Career Consultant – HigherEdJobs

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Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

* applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Career Consultant serves as the primary bridge between the liberal arts classroom and the professional world. In this hybrid role, you will act as a dedicated divisional liaison for either Arts & Humanities or Math & Natural Sciences. Your core mission is to provide high-touch career advising and build robust networks tailored specifically to the students and faculty within your assigned division. By embedding yourself in these academic communities, you will help students translate their specific studies into viable career pathways.

Complementing this foundational work, each Consultant owns a critical operational pillar for the Career Center team. Depending on the candidate’s strengths and the needs of the team, this third area of responsibility will focus primarily on either Digital Communications & Strategy (managing the voice of the office) or Event Management & Programming (designing the spaces for connection). Both roles report to the Managing Director of the Career Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Core Area 1: Divisional Advising and Education Programming (40%)

• Targeted Coaching: Provide individualized 1-on-1 career consulting specifically for students within your assigned division (Arts & Humanities or Math & Natural Sciences), guiding them from early exploration to job offer negotiation.

• Divisional Advocacy: Serve as the subject matter expert for your division, helping students articulate how their specific academic rigor translates to professional value.

• Embedded Programming: Partner with divisional faculty to lead workshops and classroom sessions that integrate the Career Accelerator’s four-part commitment (skills, experience, connection, guidance) into the student’s academic journey.

Core Area 2: Divisional Networking and Partnership Engagement (40%)

• Industry Growth: Proactively identify and cultivate a network of alumni, employers, and community partners within industries relevant to your division (e.g., biotech and research for Sciences; creative agencies and nonprofits for Humanities).

• Connection Facilitation: Create meet-ups and recruitment opportunities that bring divisional students face-to-face with relevant industry leaders.

• Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of hiring trends and skill requirements within your division’s professional landscape to ensure advising remains current and competitive.

Core Area 3: Functional Specialization (20%)

Track A: Communications and Digital Strategy

• Office Voice: Lead the strategic development and distribution of the weekly newsletter and office-wide digital communications.

• Brand Awareness: Manage social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn) and the Career Center and Career Accelerator websites to ensure high visibility and student engagement.

• Impact Storytelling: Curate and share success stories that highlight the diverse career outcomes of Lewis & Clark students.

Track B: Event Management and Programming

• Operational Architecture: Direct the planning, logistics, and execution of L&C Bridge Series career-oriented events, including industry panels and career treks.

• Strategic Hosting: Coordinate with campus partners (Catering, Facilities, Alumni Office) to provide a seamless, professional experience for visiting employers and participants.

• Program Logistics: Manage event registration and data tracking through Handshake

Other Duties as Assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & BEHAVIORS

• A creative, connection-driven approach to problem-solving and a passion for the liberal arts mission.

• Proficient understanding of career development theory and advising frameworks as applied to undergraduate students and alumni.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills that support clear guidance, active listening, and effective knowledge sharing.

• Superior relationship-building skills that foster trust and collaboration with students, faculty, alumni, employers, and campus partners.

• Demonstrated experience, academic background, or established industry connections within the Arts & Humanities OR Math & Natural Sciences.

• Proven proficiency in either digital content creation/communication strategy OR high-level event planning and project management.

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills that support effective navigation of competing demands in a dynamic environment.

• Superior problem-solving judgment that supports thoughtful decision making in complex or ambiguous situations.

• High level of cultural awareness and interpersonal sensitivity that promotes inclusion, respect, and belonging in the workplace.

• Proficient adaptability and learning agility when responding to change, new information, and evolving institutional priorities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree

• Three years of experience in career advising, career coaching, student services, workforce development, or a related field

• Demonstrated experience providing guidance, coaching, or advising to students, emerging professionals, or adult learners in a structured support environment

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, communication, business administration, or a field related to one of the divisions listed for the divisional liaison element of the role

• Experience working in higher education settings

• Experience designing or delivering educational programs, workshops, or group learning experiences

• Experience building professional relationships with employers, alumni, faculty, or community partners

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full time for 10 months (August – May)

• Benefit Eligible

• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday

• Travel: Occasional local or regional travel for events, employer engagement, or professional meetings

• Hybrid/Remote: In-person position with some hybrid flexibility in alignment with institutional policy and operational needs

PAY RATE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• General office and campus environment with occasional event-based or off-site settings

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Regularly communicate via phone, email, virtual platforms, and in person with students, colleagues, and external partners

• Move between campus locations and event spaces as needed to support meetings and programs

• Lift and carry materials such as presentation supplies or event materials weighing up to fifteen pounds on an occasional basis

Directions for Cover Letter

Please include a cover letter describing your interest in joining Lewis & Clark and the ways you can contribute to a culture of inclusion on our campus.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators

(https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance).

Reasonable Accommodation

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Background Check

Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.

Eligibility to Work

In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.