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Working TitleCareer Counselor

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202501001AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$56,000 - $65,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on08/03/2025

Description of Work Unit

The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB accredited business school which enrolls more than 2,600 undergraduate students in eleven business concentrations and approximately 1,500 graduate students across multiple graduate programs. While we are the largest undergraduate and graduate major on campus, we strive to create a small college environment.

The College of Business Career Management Center ( CMC ) provides comprehensive career services to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni, of Colorado State University’s College of Business. Services include career counseling, career assessment, resource development, internship and job search assistance, hosting employer engagement and recruiting events, instruction of career development courses and groups, marketing and outreach that facilitates student and employer connection, and cultivating employer relationships that lead to successful career outcomes for students.

Position Summary

The Career Counselor is a member of the Career Counseling Team that works with undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni, on the career management process. The Career Counselor incorporates knowledge of the career development process in their work with students and alumni, including career development theory and practices, career readiness competencies, labor market and hiring trends, interview skills, resume and cover letter techniques, and strategies to secure internships and jobs, among other relevant approaches. This position supports, guides, and trains students and alumni in both individual and group interactions. This includes the development, coordination, and delivery of student workshops, class presentations, and potential for career courses and group experiences.

The Career Counselor uses foundational skills to work individually with students of varying experience levels, academic focus, career interests and goals. This includes international students, underrepresented student communities, adult and veteran learners, and first-generation students, among others.

As a member of the Career Management Center, the career counselor is a collaborative member of the staff. They contribute to team and departmental meetings, strategic initiatives, career readiness resource development, career fair and event staffing, and potential for program management.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Career Management Center unit will not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Required Job Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in a relevant area, such as career counseling, student affairs/administration in higher education, business, human resources, or related field.

+ Minimum of 2 years of professional experience (may include relevant internships).

+ Experience in the career development field or career services in higher education.

+ Experience applying relevant theories, approaches, and/or practices related to career counseling, career development, and/or student development.

+ The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Career Management Center unit will not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Career development experience working with business students.

+ Professional commitment to theCollege of Business’s mission and values (https://biz.colostate.edu/about/strategic-plan) .

+ Experience facilitating and interpreting career assessment tools, such as CliftonStrengths, Career Leader, or other relevant assessments.

+ Experience developing and facilitating presentations to groups or classes.

+ Degree in business.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryCareer Counseling

Duty/Responsibility

+ Counsel and coach business students across undergraduate, graduate, and alumni populations through individual appointments (45 minutes) and drop-in meetings (15 minutes), supporting navigation of the career development and search process.

+ Utilize a student-centered, holistic, and strategic approach to help students navigate career development, search, and transition processes.

+ Guide students/alumni related to career pathing, industry and labor market information and trends, specifically related to CSU College of Business concentration and graduate program areas.

+ Develop, conduct, and interpret informal and formal career assessments, including CliftonStrengths and CareerLeader.

+ Assess student needs and make appropriate referrals as needed, including resources within and outside of the university.

Percentage Of Time65

Job Duty CategoryDepartment Initiatives, Programs, and Resources

Duty/Responsibility

+ Collaborate on Career Management Center strategic initiatives related to College of Business goals.

+ Engage in the Career Management Center’s team approach to establishing

+ goals, planning events, facilitating career fairs and networking functions, refining programs, developing new resources, conducting class and group presentations, and teaching career management-related courses.

+ Develop career resource content for the Career Management Center’s website (bizcareers.colostate.edu), online learning platforms, social media, email newsletters, and career guides. Topics addressed could include career exploration in business, internship processes, targeted job searching, offer negotiation, resume and cover letter creation, interviewing, building social capital, career-relevant social media strategies, AI and the future of work, and career and life design.

+ Partner as needed on Career Management Center programs, such as Mentoring Program, Professional Development Fund, international student programming, etc.

+ Actively participate in Career Management Center shared responsibilities to produce high-quality events, such as Career Fairs, Recruiter Resume Revisions, Career Meetups, etc.

+ Attend and be an active contributor to departmental team and staff meetings.

+ Effectively participate in the development and nurturing of relationships with Career Management Center stakeholders, including employer partners, prospective employers, university career services partners, and internal College of Business faculty and staff.

Percentage Of Time25

Job Duty CategoryGroup Facilitation and Instruction

Duty/Responsibility

+ Deliver workshops and presentations on career development topics in group settings, including business classes, student club and organization meetings, and Career Management Center hosted sessions. Sessions may include team-created content, adapted content, and/or individually created content for single-use sessions.

+ Engage varied audiences through mediums that include in-person, video, webinar, and others as relevant.

+ Share in the Career Management Center’s teaching of current, and potential career development and readiness courses and mini-courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants will be expected to provide:

+ A cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant’s ability to meet the position’s required and preferred qualifications

+ A resume

+ Contact information of three references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

For full consideration, applications should be received no later than 11:59pm (MT) August 3, 2025. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactSarah Hill, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a Master’s degree in a relevant area, such as career counseling, student affairs/administration in higher education, business, human resources, or related field?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience (this may include relevant internships)?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have experience in the career development field or career services in higher education.

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have experience applying relevant theories, approaches, and/or practices related to career counseling, career development, and/or student development?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you/will you have legal authorization to work in the United States by the proposed start date?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents