Under the supervision of the Peter T. Paul College Career Director, this position is
central to the college Career and Professional Success operations. This role will involve counseling students and alumni in exploring
educational, personal or career goals; identifying interests, skills, exploring internship/experiential learning opportunities; relating
majors and competencies to career options; developing concrete action steps to advance career options and the job search process. Work on
events such as networking nights and employer events. Join a team of career professionals who are passionate about delivering high level
services. Paul College Careers has ranked in the top 50 of college career centers according to Poets and Quants Rankings of business
schools.
Job Description
Duties/Responsibilities
Career Advising: 35% of time
- Work
with students in one-on-one appointments and group settings on career-related issues, including advising students in effectively:
- Learning to identify experiences, interests, and skills and assisting them in effectively articulating their unique career story in
writing and verbally
- Researching internships and careers
- Preparing resumes and cover letters
- Practicing Interviewing and networking
- Conducting a job search – develop an action plan and identify experiences
that reflect competencies required of position
- Researching post graduate opportunities as they relate to our
majors
- Negotiating salary and navigate on-boarding
Programming: 35% of time
- Develop and deliver
workshops, class presentations and other career related events
- Work with assigned academic programs to develop and support
programming
Employer/Faculty/Alumni Relations: 30% of time
- Develop an awareness and understanding of employers to
deliver support for students as they conduct their job search
- Work with employers to deliver opportunities to our
students
- Meet with undergraduate and graduate advising teams on a regular basis to assure solid communication and
collaboration
- Assist with employer related events such as career fairs and networking events
- Work with
alumni, faculty, and employers to assure the delivery of quality services and opportunities
- Track employer engagement via
our Salesforce database
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in business, education, counseling, or related field, as well as 5 years of related experience.
- Strong
interpersonal skills and communication techniques
- Strong computer skills and ability to quickly adapt to new
technologies/tools
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to work efficiently and with careful
attention to detail
- Experience working with emerging adults, and diverse student populations
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in business, education, counseling, or a related field
- Strong teamwork and
collaboration skills
- Experience working with college students, ideally in an advising capacity
- Understanding of issues facing college students from diverse backgrounds
- Experience using technology platforms
such as Handshake and Salesforce
- Experience in creating and making presentations
- Experience coordinating
events
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online
within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
- Resume/CV
- Cover
Letter - Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not
move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be
reviewed.
Compensation Pay Range:
$27.00-$29.00 per hour
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie
classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located
in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and
mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than
70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing
perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO
Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is
committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages
applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information,
veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills,
qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found
here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human
Resources
Location:
Durham
Salary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.
