Lead Career Consultant

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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* Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, human resources, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
* At least five years of professional work experience that includes recruiting or career development for corporate functions (such as finance, accounting, marketing, sales, operations, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), etc.) or relevant recruiting experience for corporate clients in related functional areas
* Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and understanding in career fields within business education (specifically within Accounting and Finance;
Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain Management and CPG;
Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship; Economics and Information Systems; and MBA and Specialty Master’s Programs)
* Experience with resume writing, interviewing and job search skills
* Proficient with web-based resources, spreadsheet and presentation software required (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)
* Must be able to provide in-person support of programming/events during office hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and occasional evenings and weekends, less than 10 evenings or weekends a semester
* Master’s degree in business, marketing, human resources or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
* Demonstrated knowledge of job search and process management
* Experience with pivot tables in Excel for data analysis
* Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) and/or Career Services platforms (e.g., Handshake, VMock, etc.)
* Experience working with students in a higher education environment
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with students, alumni, and recruiters
* Ability to listen actively, to adapt to changing situations, and to coach and motivate others
* Project management abilities
* Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication including the ability to develop effective presentations and speak confidently to large audiences

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by…