<p>Colgate University, a premier liberal arts university of approximately 3,100 students, seeks to hire an energetic, student-focused career adviser. Assistant director of career development coaches students on general career development topics as well as in an industry cluster. To understand students' needs and be well-versed in the breadth of potential opportunities, this adviser will engage with faculty, alumni, employers, and members of professional associations to build a community of support. This position will report to the associate director of career development. This is a distinctive opportunity for a student-focused professional with a strategic approach to career development.</p> <p>It is an exciting time for the University as Colgate enters its third century. President Brian W. Casey is leading the campus through a comprehensive Third-Century Plan to raise the institution's profile as a distinctive and strong undergraduate liberal arts institution to even-higher levels of achievement. Under the leadership of Vice President and Dean of the College Paul J. McLoughlin II, there has been tremendous growth. The energy on campus is palpable as four Residential Commons living-learning communities have been developed over the last five years, and long-term goals have been established for further developing the residential college system through the creation of an upper-level residential system, career services, and integrated wellness.</p> <p>Career Services benefits from strong institutional support, reinforced by a clear commitment from Dr. McLoughlin. Under Colgate's Third Century Plan, Career Services is committed to achieving best-in-class preparation to launch liberal arts graduates into a global, ever-changing workplace. By carefully harnessing Colgate's assets and providing extraordinary opportunities, the Career Services team ensures that all students build core, practical skills and gain competitive experiences that prepare them for a lifetime of success. The career adviser would join this highly-motivated team of 15 professionals at a particularly exciting moment. In fall 2021, the team launched Colgate's four-year career development plan. This plan knits together many of the existing and successful initiatives for which the office is known, in addition to providing further opportunities for self-assessment, exploration, and networking in a developmental pathway.</p> <p>Learn more about Colgate University and the Dean of the College Division by reviewing A Candidate's Guide to Colgate. In 2021, and again in 2022, the Dean of the College Division was acknowledged by Diverse Issues in Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs.</p> <p>Accountabilities</p> <p>Responsible for conducting effective advising of students and young alumni (in the first five years post-graduation) that results in the student's ability to articulate the value of a rigorous Colgate liberal arts education in relation to opportunities of interest. This career adviser will possess positive excitement about helping students explore a variety of professional options beyond what they may have previously experienced. Candidates should have a passion for engaging with a diverse student body, a strong team orientation, and a deep commitment to student development.</p> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Implementing effective career advising strategies with deciding and exploratory students. </li><li>Independently guiding students and alumni in 1:1 sessions and in group coaching through a process of developing a strong sense of self that includes aspects of one's strengths, interests, values, and identity. </li><li>Assisting students and alumni to research and explore career options, determine best-fit entry points, and pursue opportunities to gain experience. </li><li>Teaching students and alumni to engage current and potential networks of influencers across industry areas. </li><li>Effectively delivering general skill-based workshops and programs related to job/internship searches and graduate school application processes (e.g.: composing targeted applications, interview preparation, and interview preparation). </li><li>Developing and maintaining digital and print resources to advance students' career development. </li><li>Maintaining a strong knowledge base of industry trends, hiring cycles, alumni connections, and graduate school admission processes related to industry focus areas. </li></ul> <p>Establishing connections with an assigned campus population or cohorts with unique needs (i.e. first-generation students, international students, etc.) to build support structures for students.</p>