Graduate Career Advisor - University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
About the Job
Department: Lundquist College of Business
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
November 4, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A resume/CV.
2. A cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum, and if applicable, preferred qualifications for the position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers as part of the application process. Any application missing the above documents/information may be considered incomplete. In order to ensure consideration, please submit your application materials prior to or on the listed review date.
Lundquist is interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications--use your application to let us know what excites you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.
To receive a copy of the full position description, please email lundquisthr@uoregon.edu.
Department Summary
Since 1914 the Charles H. Lundquist College of Business has taught its students the critical skills they need to think for themselves, to be leaders in a dynamic world, and to make better decisions on behalf of the people and resources they manage. We are a top business school with a unique mission and vision that draws strength from our links to the Pacific Rim and the distinctive qualities of Oregon culture: innovation, sustainability, active lifestyles, financial stewardship, and respect for individuality and diversity within an increasingly global community.
Position Summary
Join our team as a Graduate Career Advisor and play a crucial role in enhancing the career readiness of Lundquist graduate and undergraduate students. You will have the opportunity to work with students individually and in groups, providing tailored career guidance and support to help them identify their strengths, and interests, and develop effective strategies for their internship and job searches. You will work closely with the Director and other team members to lead and execute Career Development events, programs, and courses.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about student development, values diversity, and can create an inclusive environment. As a member of our team, you will collaborate closely with the Director of Career Strategy, the Office of Advising and Student Experience, the Office of Employer & Alumni Engagement, Lundquist staff and faculty, and student clubs. This role may also require occasional work in the evenings and weekends, providing flexibility and variety in your schedule.
The Lundquist College of Business is seeking to fill two career advisor roles, each with its own requirements and areas of focus. In addition to this role, we are also seeking a Career Advisor to join our dynamic team and contribute to the career readiness of our students. Please apply to each position you want to be considered for—we encourage you to apply for both.
Minimum Requirements
• Master’s degree in counseling, education, business, or related field.
• One year of experience designing and offering courses, training, events, and/or workshops.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in education, business, or career services.
Professional Competencies
• Proficient in business software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, LinkedIn, and other social media and the use of cutting-edge technology (e.g., Generative AI) in work processes.
• Strong skills in establishing effective working relationships with stakeholders, e.g., students, employers, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision to resolve issues in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and public speaking skills.
• Commitment to using qualitative and quantitative data in decision-making.
• Effectiveness in organization, collaboration, problem-solving, and independent judgment to resolve issues in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• Strong intercultural communication skills and a firm understanding of the varying needs of our diverse student body.
• Practice innovation and continuous improvement, including tracking and reporting on own work.
Preferred Qualifications
• Employer engagement experience in higher education.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in education, business or career services including prior career advising experience in higher education and/or private industry-specific experience.
• Education and/or experience in instructional design, adult learning theory, e-learning, human-centered design, project management, organizational design and leadership.
• Prior experience developing and tracking metrics to gauge progress.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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