Career Community Advisor

Career Community Advisor

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Position Number: 00691465

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)

Job Summary

The SET Career Community Advisor coordinates and delivers career development programming, resource materials, and advising to students and alumni. The incumbent to this position educates students, alumni and other stakeholders about career development and opportunities and maintains relationships to aid in effective career planning. The Career Community Advisor manages one or more career communities and strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience working in university or college career services, employer relations, university recruiting, talent acquisition/recruiting in corporate environment, event planning/marketing or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Human Resources, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or another closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, particularly, students, faculty, and professionals
• Previous experience facilitating workshops and programs and presenting to large audiences, including in a higher education classroom environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated cultural competence and strong commitment to creating an inclusive work and learning environment

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are required to apply online (please click the “Learn How to Apply” button below for the application link) and provide a cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications, a resume, and a document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills. Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.