Career Services: Career Counselor

POSITION: A full-time, professional academic staff position is available in the Advising, Retention & Career Center beginning February 1, 2025. The working title for this assignment is Career Counselor with an official title of Career Development Coordinator. This is an expected to continue assignment which requires a six-month probationary period. The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required. Recent experience working in higher education or recruiting and an ability to provide career counseling and group presentations to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team are needed.

Experience coaching others, using communication and presentation skills, and a demonstrated commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds are required. Needed technical skills include Microsoft Office and the ability to access and edit databases.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Recent work experience with SMS or CRM, large-scale event planning, and employer relations experience are preferred. Experience coaching on the topics of resume writing, interviewing, internship and job search strategies. Demonstrated commitment to support and enhance the diversity and cultural and global awareness of students, faculty, and staff.

DUTIES: Provide individual career counseling assistance and class presentations to undergraduate and graduate students. Coach students from all Colleges on the benefits and process of obtaining internships, including resume and cover letter development, professional networking, salary negotiation, and interviewing. Working with others serve as a campus resource for promoting post-graduation jobs and internships to internal and external sources- faculty, staff, alumni, community members, prospective students, and families. Build and maintain relationships with local and regional recruiters. Plan, execute, and assess career readiness and integration of careers into the curriculum. Work closely with the Outreach Counselors to connect students to employers and attend career-related events. Complete projects for the office that help promote Career Services to students and faculty.

THE UNIT: The unit of the Advising, Retention & Career Center consists of 40 staff members with a mission to empower students in their academic and professional goals.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 10,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs though commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, and innovation. to learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/about/work-uw-eau-claire.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/ . You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link tot he Career Services: Career Counselor position (Job ID #21446) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to: Staci Heidtke, heidtksl@uwec.edu.

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by December 18, 2024. Screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.