Career Advisor (Hybrid)

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience and skill set, especially related to lived career development knowledge. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.

The review of resumes will begin when the posting closes. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email. The interview process will consist of an initial screening interview and one or two additional interviews for select candidates. If selected for a second round interview, candidates will be asked to give a sample presentation on a career topic and conduct a sample resume review.

The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning is looking for a professional who is excited about engaging and mentoring students in their career development journey while also supporting connections with alumni and employers. Reporting to the Director of Career and Professional Development, you will provide career coaching and professional skill workshops for undergraduate/graduate students and serve as a liaison with student groups. You will help develop engaging programming to bring students, alumni, and employers together.

This full-time hybrid job is situated in Ann Arbor and on-campus work is expected three days a week, with a few off-site weeks throughout the academic year and an off-site period from mid-May to mid-August. The advisor may also travel on a limited basis throughout Michigan and to larger metropolitan regions in the U.S. for networking and professional development.

• Provide individualized professional career coaching to undergraduate/graduate students pursuing internships and full-time jobs. This includes feedback on application materials and job search correspondence; advice on search strategy approaches and career transition; and coaching on interviewing and negotiation approaches.
• Design and facilitate engaging career education events and programs including a range of workshops, presentations, and panels. Build relationships with student group leaders to collaborate on student-led career events.
• Assist in preparing communications and managing logistics for two annual career fairs.
• In conjunction with the Assistant Director, help coordinate alumni networking activities to cultivate meaningful engagement with students and identify potential student internships.
• Develop knowledge of skill requirements in architecture, urban design, urban planning and urban technology.
• Create content to communicate career topics, such as short-clip videos or other communication methods.
• Help manage career technology platforms. Track student meeting notes and engagement through the appropriate databases. Take the lead on job and internship posting.
• Help maintain and share relevant employment data for outcome reports.
• Represent the career and professional development team on college-wide events and programs including admission events, new student orientation, Homecoming and Commencement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some experience with advising, program development, or recruiting. Experience using Google applications (Docs, Sheets, etc.), LinkedIn and ability to learn database and web-based platforms (we use CareerFairPlus, Career Forge, Handshake).