Career Center

Accountabilities:

• Independently guide students and young alumni in 1:1 and small group advising to gain self-awareness, an understanding of the world of work, and to pursue opportunities to test and advance their career interests.
• Facilitate effective skill-based programming and workshops related to job, internship, and graduate/professional school application processes (e.g. composing targeted applications, networking, interview preparation, offer evaluation). Develop and maintain digital and print resources to advance students' career development.
• Responsible for program management of career development initiatives (i.e. Golden Fellowship). In collaboration with office leadership, devise the strategy, manage students' progress through planned initiatives, and report on the program's impact.
• Establish and maintain connections with student organization leaders, faculty, alumni and parents, and professional associations for the purpose ofprofessional development, building networks of support for students, andinstigating opportunities for channeling volunteerism for the benefit of students.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of work experience in a relevant discipline is required. Internships or related practicums will be considered as experience.
• Must be able to build rapport with students and student groups and guide them through an advising process.
• Must be capable of being a strong advocate for inclusion with a proven ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must have the capability to understand and communicate the value of a liberal arts education.
• Requires exceptional written and oral communication skills with a strong attention detail.
• Extraordinary interpersonal skills, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create, develop and deliver presentations and/or workshops.
• Demonstrated strength in collaboration, organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to independently follow through on assignments.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veteran Status, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, genetic information, victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training at all levels of employment. Colgate University will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Females/Persons with Disabilities/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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