Career Services Advisor

Req #: 226728
Department: INFORMATION SCHOOL
Posting Date: 09/12/2023
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $5,625 - $6,250 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf)
Although open until filled, priority deadline for this position is Sunday, October 1, 2023. Review of applications will begin on October 4, 2023.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The University of Washington’s
Information School
is seeking a
Career Advisor
to provide support and guidance to all iSchool students in regard to the development and implementation of activities related to career services, including employer outreach/relations, promotion, event planning (such as workshops and career panels), records and data management, and individual and group career advising.
The Office of Student Services is a vibrant and energetic environment relying on current technologies to create and support a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning community for all iSchool students. Under the general direction of the Associate Director for Career Advising, this position works closely with the Student Services staff to provide support and leadership for Information School joint activities such as the all iSchool Welcome, Convocation, and the iSchool Career Fair, as well as providing career services support for all the iSchool degree programs. The Career Services Advisor works closely with students, faculty, staff, as well as prospective students, alumni, employers and other UW departments. The Career Services Advisor is expected to meet with executive level individuals both internally and externally.
At the iSchool, we create an environment that fosters appreciation, mutual respect, and engagement among and between members of the iSchool, UW community, and beyond, with special attention to the needs of people from historically marginalized communities. We envision a university in which all students, faculty and staff participate fully and meaningfully in campus life without being subjected to discrimination, bias or microaggressions. We condemn any expressions of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or any other instance of bias and discrimination against marginalized individuals and groups.
In the iSchool there is an expectation that all faculty and staff will step up where they see an opportunity to apply their special expertise or talents, speak up when they identify opportunities or concerns, and lead by taking actions that exemplify the iSchool’s core values. Leadership within the iSchool is expressed in diverse ways reflecting the variety of styles and cultures that are represented by our faculty and staff.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Career and Leadership Advising:

• Guide employers on opportunities to interact with iSchool students for internships, projects and full-time employment.
• Refer students to appropriate faculty, as necessary, for answers to advanced career development questions related to the field/discipline.
• Provide career advising to current iSchool students in all degree programs. Respond to and answer questions (in person, by email, or phone) throughout the career planning process.
• Advise students on techniques to leverage their culminating degree projects (i.e., capstone, portfolio, etc.) in their job search.
• Provide career coaching and advising to students individually and in groups about career decisions and job search strategies.
• Review and provide feedback to students regarding their employment materials (e.g. resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile).
• Collaborate with Program Advisors in advising students on internship and directed fieldwork options.
• Assist in developing career services for a diverse student population including: graduate and undergraduate students, minority students, online, international and non-traditional students.

Event Planning:

• Participate in iSchool new student orientations providing students an overview of career services.
• Collaborate with other career service advisor and employer engagement manager in planning and organizing employer events.
• Assist in planning the iSchool Career Fair and Government, Libraries, Archive, and Museum (GLAM) Career Jam.
• Partner with the Director for Student Services, Program Advisors, iSchool Student Organizations, iAffiliates and Advancement Office on career programs.
• Coordinate and support the Associate Director with development and implementation of programs and services, designed to equip students with necessary job search skills and employment strategies.
• Coordinate employer interactions with students, including on-campus visits, on-site interviewing, site visits, etc.
• Support and participate in Student Services activities such as Open Houses, all iSchool Welcome, iWelcome Week, iSchool Career Fair, Study Breaks, and Convocation.

Communication and Information Dissemination:

• Serve as a contact for employers on job or internship opportunities for iSchool students.
• Assist in updating portions of the Student Services website,program canvas sites related to career services, and the iCareers canvas course.
• Interact with iSchool faculty regarding career resources and employment opportunities.
• Initiate and respond to written and electronic correspondence with students, faculty, and employers.
• Present in classes, workshops, and orientations regarding career topics as requested.
• Collaborate with the Career Program Coordinator on the weekly Career Pro-Tip.
• Maintain and disseminate information on job and internship opportunities for iSchool students.

Other:

• Participate in UW Career Services discussion group.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to expand knowledge base for the position.
• Facilitate the tracking data on internships and job placements of iSchool Students.
• Collaborate with UW Career Center and other UW departments and offices in developing programs and providing career resources for iSchool students.
• Participate in community outreach to potential employers.
• Attend and participate in All School, Staff meetings, committees, iSchool events, and other activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Coordinate with the iSchool Advancement Office on working with alumni, donors and board members on career-related issues and opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in programming or advising.
• Familiarity with employee recruiting and/or university recruitment
• Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with career advising, career programming, career development, and job search process.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication, planning, and information technology skills.
• Experience in program planning and management, preferably student services.
• Must be articulate and able to present well in writing, verbally, and via technology.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Information Management, or related field.
• Must be able to work independently, as part of a team, and to lead others.
• Experience in presenting workshops or teaching.

Equivalent education/experience may substitute for all minimum qualifications.
Desired Qualifications

• Experience coordinating internship programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including SharePoint.
• Familiarity with Handshake Career CRM or similar software.
• Experience working with international students.
• Familiarity with Canvas or equivalent learning management systems.
• Experience in university recruitment.
• Familiarity with video/web conferencing technology such as Zoom.

What’s in it For You

• Full benefits, including medical and dental insurance and retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, as well as 11 paid holidays a year and one personal day.
• Fully subsidized transit pass.
• Work for an exciting, cutting-edge research school within the University of Washington.

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory outcome of a reference check of previous employment.

Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.