Job Summary
The Career Consultant will provide support to students in their career exploration efforts, including assistance with resume evaluations, interview preparation, professional portfolio development, and networking opportunities with alumni and employers. The consultant will also present career development content in academic settings, such as in the course MGMT 295: Business Professional Development & Career Strategy and also design and coordinate workshops and programs aimed at enhancing students’ professional competencies. Establishing and maintaining robust relationships with students, faculty, staff, employers, and external partners is crucial for promoting student success. This position will have a dedicated caseload of students specific to the business industry, necessitating an awareness of current employment trends and opportunities within that sector. Additionally, the consultant will be responsible for the collection and analysis of employment outcomes to deliver actionable insights that facilitate student career advancement.
About Mitch Daniels School of Business: The Mitch Daniels School of Business aspires to take a top 25 program and transform it into a top 10 program that competes for the best students in the country. The key components of this transformation are:
- Academic Prowess. Daniels School faculty are able to see and steer to what’s next, imparting thought leadership to peers in an ever-growing student body.
- Integration of STEM and Business. Every company today is a technology organization, and business leaders must understand how specific technologies can create competitive advantage.
- Transformational Student Experience. Some of life’s most important lessons aren’t found in a book or a lecture hall. Active transformational experience will produce critical thinkers who see and tackle the world’s largest problems.
- Freedom and Capitalism. Daniels students will learn through transformative texts that free markets have raised living standards tremendously for all people.
- Powered by Business Partnerships. The Daniels School provides opportunities for industry partners and alumni to connect with students and faculty in order to provide solutions to business challenges of today and the future.
A cover letter is required to be fully considered
The starting salary for this position ranges from $55,000 to $60,000 annually, based on experience, and skills.
What We’re Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline, education, training and development, or related field
- 2 years of professional experience
Skills Needed:
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport with students and stakeholders; communicating complex information to both internal and external audiences
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and skilled in establishing effective working relationships with staff of all levels, faculty, employers, and alumni.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects while thinking critically and creatively to create solutions
- Strong understanding of business professions and industry dynamics
- Familiarity with databases and software for managing student information, career resources, and program assessments.
- Ability to conduct research on job markets and industry trends to guide program development and provide relevant resources.
What is helpful:
- MBA/MS degree
- Relevant experience in career coaching/advising or career course instruction
Additional Information:
Career Stream
Professional 3
- Pay Band S060
- Job Code #20002165
Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
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