Job Details

Temporary Engineering ProReady Career Advisor

Position Number: 6282818
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Temporary Engineering ProReady Career Advisor

Requisition Number: 65080
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 22-Jun-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) encourages applications for the Temporary Engineering ProReady Career Advisor! This position is responsible for career advising and support, engaging students in career programs, and developing meaningful connections with CEAS students, faculty, and staff.

This position provides engineering-specific career advising to CEAS students, including career and major exploration, professional development planning (including internships, full-time jobs, and graduate/professional school), and developing critical career skills (resumes/portfolios, cover letters, job search strategy, interview preparation, etc.).

The Engineering ProReady Career Advisor position is rostered in CEAS and reports to the Assistant Director of Engineering ProReady Career Advising. The Engineering ProReady Career Advisor is an active contributor on the Engineering ProReady team and works to support the Engineering ProReady Initiative, the career and professional development initiative in CEAS. This position requires candidates to possess excellent career advising, critical thinking, project management, partner engagement, and creative thinking.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Founded in 1893, CEAS at CU Boulder is the second largest of seven schools and colleges at one of the nation's top public research institutions. As Colorado's flagship university, CU Boulder has selective admissions standards and a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs.

The college's mission is to generate new knowledge in engineering and related fields, and to equip students from a diverse set of backgrounds to become leaders and citizens responsible for the improvement of individuals and society. Our vision is to be a recognized world leader for excellence and innovation in engineering research and education, with an emphasis on inclusive excellence, active learning and global society.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Career Advising and Engagement:

Provide Engineering ProReady career advising for CEAS students through scheduled appointments, drop-in sessions, and group advising sessions in an in-person and virtual environment.
Track and report student appointment notes and event participation data in alignment with Engineering ProReady Career Advising, the Engineering ProReady initiative, and campus Career Services procedures.
Track data on student engagement, maintain contact logs, and notes from career advising appointments.
Manage technology and platforms related to area of responsibility.
Serve as a point of contact for Engineering ProReady Career Advising, attend meetings with key partners, participate in relevant committees and projects, advocate for and represent Engineering Career Services, train key collaborators, share relevant information, and collaborate on partnered events.
Develop professional skills and knowledge, stay current with relevant trends and the best processes in career advising (both general and CEAS-specific), and participate in local and national professional development.

CEAS Faculty & Staff Engagement:

Develop and deliver career and professional development content for engaging CEAS classroom presentations, including introductory and capstone courses.
Develop strategic relationships with CEAS faculty, staff, and academic advisors to deliver on key Engineering ProReady career advising outcomes.
Collaborate with Engineering ProReady Employer Relations team to gain familiarity with employer recruitment practices in the engineering and applied science sector.

Additional Duties:

Attend Engineering ProReady, CEAS, or related meetings at the direction of the CEAS Sr. Director of Career & Professional Development or the Assistant Director of Engineering ProReady Career Advising.
Given the changing nature of work and the Engineering ProReady team commitment to be adaptable and innovative as the nature of our work and students' needs change, staff will assume duties as assigned by the CEAS Sr. Director of Student Professional Development or the Assistant Director of Engineering ProReady Career Advising.

What You Should Know

The Temporary Engineering ProReady Career Advisor position is a 100% role (40 hours per week), 9-month temporary position starting in August 2025 and runs through Fall and Spring semesters. The position work in a hybrid modality as determined by the Assistant Director of Engineering ProReady Career Advising and may have occasional evening and weekend hours.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this position is $27.00 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

Be excited. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor's degree.
One year of professional experience related to the job duties, which may include career advising, academic advising, recruitment, teaching, counseling, K12 or community-based education, nonprofit, mentorship, STEM industry or research, human resources, business, or similar experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

What You Will Need

Passion for working with undergraduate students, as well as graduate students, nontraditional students, and alumni.
Flexibility in working hours to accommodate evening and weekend programs.
Demonstrated intercultural competencies and experience working with a diverse student body.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to build rapport and guide students through the career advising process, effectively communicate to internal and external groups, and proven presentation skills.
Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously while working collaboratively and independently.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that describes how your background and experience align with this position.

You may be asked to provide references at a later time.

Please apply by June 22, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Engineering-ProReady-Career-Advisor/65080