Career Consultant

Title: Career Consultant

Department Org: Career Services 5

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: Main Campus - Student Affairs

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:15 a.m. End Time: 5:00 p.m.

Posted Salary: Starting Salary $45,000

Job Description:

The Career Services Career Consultant plays a critical role in directly providing career-related student support services and contributes significantly to the department’s student success initiatives. This position is one of only two career consultants who carry out the vast majority of the department’s student 1:1 appointments and classroom presentations. This career consultant position is assigned a liaison role with the Colleges of Health and Human Services, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Nursing, and Pharmacy and conducts 1:1 student appointments and classroom presentations for undergrad, graduate students and alumni. Additional responsibilities include contributing significant content and ideas for the Career Services social media accounts as well as the Career Services website and participates in the department’s signature and special events throughout the year.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
• Bachelor's degree required with minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Master's degree preferred in student personnel, higher education administration, counseling, or related area with minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Previous experience in student advising, career counseling, teaching or human resources; prefer some experience in a higher education environment
• Demonstrated skills in workshop and presentation development and delivery
• Understanding of career development process/theory
Communication and other skills:
• Active listener with excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments
• Capacity to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for diversity
• Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered

A cover letter is required



Conditions of Employment:

All UToledo employees on all campuses, including those working on campus and working remotely, are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have an approved exemption.

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

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Advertised: 25 Feb 2022 Eastern Standard Time
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