Career Advisor

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Career Services is committed to weaving career education into the fabric of the CU Boulder student experience, helping every CU Buff understand their life goals and build confidence in pursuing those goals. The Career Advisor role is critical to supporting current students and recent alumni through individual career advising, facilitating career education content to groups of students, and being an active member of the Career Services’ staff.

Career Advisors assist students in making informed decisions about their long-term career planning and strategies to gain experience and build workplace skills during their time as a student. Career Advisors help students assess and identify their abilities, interests, values, and skills through formal and informal assessments. Career Advisors actively support students to find high-impact and experiential learning opportunities, including on-campus jobs, internships, and professional development opportunities.

They assist students with a variety of career topics, including exploration, long-term career planning, application materials, job search strategies, interview preparation, networking, and graduate and professional school planning.

In addition to one-on-one career advising, Career Advisors support students through workshops, presentations, career-related events, and other campus events. Career Advisors stay up to date on career education research and economic and industry trends, so they can provide students with accurate and timely information and guidance. They work with the Career Education team to update and maintain various resources, both online and printed, to aid students and alumni in their career journeys.

A successful Career Advisor demonstrates an agile mindset, enthusiastic attitude, and commitment to collaborating with students and colleagues. Career Advisors are highly relational and are comfortable engaging with students in one-on‑one and large groups using a variety of outreach methods and in various meeting formats. They establish rapport with students, acknowledging and respecting differences in lived experiences using active listening skills and thoughtful questions.

Career Advisors are culturally sensitive and possess knowledge about career options both in the US and internationally. Throughout all interactions, Career Advisors consistently exhibit a student support orientation as they assess the developmental needs of the student.

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.

Career Services at CU Boulder plays a crucial role in the success of our students and alumni. As part of the Student Affairs division, we provide personalized career advising, helping individuals understand how their skills can meet the needs of the world as well as how to effectively articulate their strengths to potential employers. We work closely with each college to deliver focused career education that connects students’ classroom learning with career options.

As the recruiting hub on campus, our strong employer partnerships enable us to offer practical skills development and facilitate valuable professional connections. Additionally, we provide essential experiential learning opportunities, such as on‑campus jobs and internships. Through these efforts, we bridge the gap between education and career success, ensuring our students find the way to their future goals.

We firmly believe that our strength and creativity stem from the diversity of our community. We acknowledge and celebrate the myriad of identities and backgrounds that each member brings to our campus — including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, socioeconomic status, veteran status, citizenship status, and…