Career Services Consultant

Career Services Consultant at Indiana University Career Services Consultant at Indiana University in Gary, Indiana Posted in about 13 hours ago.

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CAREER & PLACEMENT SERVICES

(NW-CSP-IUNWA) Department Information Indiana University (IU) Northwest Office of Career Services provides career development assistance to students and alumni for successful career planning, assessing skills and interests, and obtaining gainful employment to realize educational goals. Job Summary Departmental Specific Responsibilities Serves as a consultant to academic departments, student organizations, and faculty on career readiness integration. Coordinates and delivers workshops on career development which include networking strategies, interviewing, resume and cover letter writing skills, portfolio development, and using the internet for career search. Provides tailored career advising for multiple populations (e.g., graduating seniors, adult learners, or industry-specific career tracks). Provides career coaching, in both 1-on-1 and group-based settings, on multiple topics including career exploration, job and internship search strategies, and writing professional correspondence. Facilitates multiple career-related events, workshops, and classroom presentations on topics relating to job and internship search strategies and the career development process. May instruct credit-bearing career courses on topics that range from basic career development and life design to industry-focused job and internship search strategies and internship-for-credit. Maintains expertise in labor market trends, workforce demands, and industry hiring practices. Supports the planning and execution of career fairs, networking events, and employer panels. Manages and promotes the use of online career tools, platforms, and resources. Collects and analyzes data on student and alumni outcomes; contribute insights for continuous improvement of career services programs. General Responsibilities Assists with professional and career development of students and alumni through career assessments, exploration, decision-making, goal setting, and planning. Focuses efforts on resume building, interview skill development, mock interview, and job search preparation and navigation; graduate school application and interview preparation through counseling appointments and consultations. Develops and delivers workshops on career development which include networking strategies, interviewing, resume and cover letter writing skills, portfolio development, and using the internet for career search. Supports faculty and students with career exploration, internships, job shadow experiences, presentations, and facilitation of resources available for career development. Serves on various community and institutional committees to build partnerships across the university and among comparable universities to build knowledge base. Assists in the process of collecting and tracking data for office assessment purposes. Utilizes data to assist in the creation of office objectives and goals to meet the needs of students. Works through issues with a variety of stakeholders: students, employers, alumni, and faculty. Identifies and capitalizes on connections between groups of stakeholders and leverage those connections in unique ways through events and interactions May provide guidance and delegate administrative tasks to other career services staff. May make process recommendations for improved operational efficiency. Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required Bachelor's degree in business or related field Preferred Master's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required 2 years in career consulting or related field SKILLS Required Proficient communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty Highly thorough and dependable Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Counseling skills, program development skills, understanding of college student success, knowledge of career development services in higher education, ability to interpret career assessments Preferred Proficiency in Canva or similar platforms to design flyers, event promotions, and marketing materials. Interest in working in a highly collaborative team environment Commitment to facilitating world-class undergraduate student learning and career development Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Some evening and weekend work may be required to accommodate career fairs, employer visits, and special programming. Additional Information This position is part of the IU Framework for Academic Advising and Career Development. Learn more about the associated expectations, student learning outcomes, and institutional commitments. Work Location IU Northwest Campus Gary, Indiana Advertised Salary $43,888 to $45,000 annually Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

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Career Services Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

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