ElevateU Career Advisor Experiential Learning and Career Success

Profile

The

Department of Experiential Learning & Career Success (ELCS)

invites applications for an

ElevateU Career Advisor

. This position will support student engagement in UM’s signature career-ready program, ElevateU. The Career Advisor will meet with students and assist in their career exploration, development, and launch. The Career Advisor will coordinate and/or support career/experiential learning-related projects for student success. Specific work responsibilities include:

Provide Career Advising to Undergraduate and Prospective Students

Use diverse career advising techniques and a holistic approach to assist students in achieving life and career goals

Deliver and interpret career-related assessments (such as Strong Interest Inventory, 16Personalities, and Hig5 Strengths)

Meet students individually and in groups and use career development resources and online career tools to discuss choosing academic majors and career goals, assist with interviewing techniques, application material edits, and job/internship search strategies

Maintain knowledge of employment and labor market trends, and research current and emerging trends in employment, workforce development, and employability factors

Design and present career readiness and special topic presentations in classrooms, virtual spaces, new student orientation events, and campus events

Support Student Success Project Coordination

Support and coordinate student success projects, such as internship scholarships, gap year activities, and/or connecting students with UM alumni

Coordinate development, implementation, and assessment of projects including student outreach and engagement, communication with campus-based departments and external groups, and working with data to measure and report outcomes

Manage Program Technology Platform and Assessment

Support and use ELCS experiential learning and career success platforms and databases such as Handshake, GrizHub, Emsi, EAB Navigate, etc.

Upon completion of training, the incumbent will have:

Higher education student success programming experience

Database management experience

UM’s Academic Advising Certificate

Certified Career Management Coach

Certified Strong Interest Inventory Practitioner

LinkedIn Profile Certification

Required Skills

Demonstrated ability to be a clear, effective communicator, both orally and in writing, and in one-on-one and group settings

Interest in higher education, student services, and student success programming

Awareness of and ability to research and advise students and prospective students about career fields, employment markets, and emerging business/employment trends

Ability to coordinate and implement programs, both curricular and co-curricular

Demonstrated understanding and/or lived experience of the unique challenges faced by underrepresented populations in educational and workplace settings

Proficient use of communication and collaboration tools, namely Zoom, Microsoft Office 365, and the Google Suite

Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail

Minimum Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree and up to two years of experience working in higher education, college student advising, career ready/career development programming, and/or experiential learning

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in higher education, student success, and/or career readiness programming,

Experience presenting in-person and virtually to a wide range of audiences

Willingness to engage with and expand existing professional networks to support student success and student employment outcomes

About ELCS

and UM

Helping students maximize their education through engaging experiences and intentional planning, preparing them for success today and tomorrow.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, please visit the links below.

University of Montana

Video: Mission First, People Always

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Position Details

Position Title: ElevateU Career Advisor (Academic Advisor II)

Position Number: New

Department: ELCS

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year. This is a two (2) year grant funded position with the possibility for extension.

Salary: $16.98/hr –

Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan

, email the

Compensation Department

Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period: Six months minimum

Benefits Include

: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu