Location: Boulder, Colorado
City:
Boulder
State: Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Full-Time
Posting Close Date: 02-Jun-2026
Date Posted:
26-May-2026
Job Summary
Career Services encourages applications for the
Career Advisor Trainee role! This is a temporary position starting in August 2026 – May 2027. The advisor will
participate in a 40-hour training at the start of the position to familiarize them with career advising at CU Boulder Career Services. This
role will provide career development to individuals and groups. They will work with students on issues such as career planning, identity and
self-concept, choosing a major, values and motivation, developing confidence and decision-making skills, exploring strengths, skills and
abilities, designing a job search strategy, researching personal interests and lifestyle choices, and learning how to network, interview,
write a resume, and conduct informational interviews.
The advisor will primarily work with undergraduate students with the
opportunity to work with graduate students and alumni clients as well.
Additionally, temporary career advisors will participate in
Facilitating Career Development (FCD), via the NCDA, Instructed by FCD instructor Evan Ferg. This 12 weeklong, 2 hour a week training
educates professionals on standard processes to facilitate career development covering 12 important competencies. The training equips
participants with essential skills to deliver effective career services.
At the end of the training, trainees will have the
opportunity to apply for the CCSP credential, a world recognized career professional training credential offered by the NCDA.
The
temporary career advisor is a member of and will work closely with the Career Education Team and will have opportunities to develop
innovative programming and co-facilitate workshops that assist students in their career development and job search process. The advisor will
also interact with the entire Career Services’ staff throughout their experience.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies
with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where
all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected
veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Division of Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide
student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU
Boulder.
Career Services
Career Services prepares CU Boulder students and alumni for their current and future goals
by facilitating connections and raising student self-awareness to develop skills and communicate career readiness to employers. Our team
leads a comprehensive career-focused infrastructure for campus, which includes career planning, programs, resources, access to professional
experiences, and is responsible for on-campus student employment. Additionally, the department is an entry point for CU talent recruitment-
cultivating employer partnerships and responding to workforce needs.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Career Development Advising
- Provide career advising for students and/or alumni in a combination of scheduled
appointments, drop-in sessions, document reviews, email correspondence, and follow-up tasks. - Maintain contact logs and notes from
career advising appointments. - Facilitate engaging presentations in a variety of modalities both in-person and virtual.
- Develop professional skills and knowledge, and stay up to date with relevant literature, trends, and standard processes.
Career Education Training
- Participate in weekly supervision and review recorded client sessions to ensure ethical and
effective advising - Participate in weekly Facilitating Career Development (FCD) training to enhance knowledge and skills in career
advising. Training topics include resume writing, internship and job search strategies, interviewing techniques, and career development
theories. - Attend weekly staff and team meetings to further develop knowledge and build connections with key staff.
Additional Duties
- Participate with Career Services’ staff on various special events and programming.
What You Should Know
- This is a temporary role working 30 hours per week. This position
follows a hybrid schedule, requiring two onsite days per week, with Tuesdays designated as one of the in-office days. Business hours are
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends. We anticipate this assignment to last through the academic school
year.
What We Can Offer
- The hourly rate is $21.00
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for
paid sick leave.
Be Statements
Be dynamic. Be unique. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
What
You Will Need
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to foster relationships and support students throughout the career development
process. - Interest in working with undergraduate students, as well as graduate students, nontraditional
students, and alumni. - Strong communication skills, including the ability to build rapport and guide
students through the career development counseling process, communicate to internal and external groups, and proven presentation skills. - Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously while working collaboratively and
individually.
What We Would Like You to Have
- 1 year experience working in
an advising role on a higher education campus. - 1 year of professional, job-related
experience.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with
the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later
time.
Please apply by June 2, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via
email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the
Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date
of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
