the internal application process.
Position Title:
Career Advisor – Career
Services
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment
Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Career Development Coordinator
Job
Duties:
Attention:
The department of Career Services at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a
Career Advisor (Career Development Coordinator, AE032).
Position Summary:
This position will play a key role in
enhancing the career readiness and professional development to students enrolled in academic programs within Letters & Sciences at the
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The person in this position will develop relationships with faculty who teach in these disciplines, with
employers who recruit graduates of these academic programs, and with staff that provide various forms of support to Letters & Sciences
students.
This position reports to the Director of Career Services and works collaboratively within the Career Services
team.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Career Advisor to students enrolled in majors in the
College of Letters & Sciences, developing an expertise and understanding of the career development needs of these students. - Serve as
the Career Advisor to students with an undeclared major and foster strong collaborations with the Academic Advising & Exploration
Center. - Provide individual and group career advising to undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Letters & Sciences and
undeclared majors, guiding them on career exploration, job and internship search strategies, professional documents (resumes, cover
letters), and interview preparation. - Develop a collaborative relationship with faculty and academic departments in STEM, social
sciences, languages, and humanities fields. Work with administrators and faculty in the College of Letters & Sciences to determine methods
to best meet the career development needs of students. Make career related presentations to classes as needed, and work in collaborative
ways to infuse career development and skills into the classroom experience. - Develop positive working relationships with all members
of the Letters & Sciences Dean’s Office, and attend various meetings as invited, such as the L&S Administrative Council. - Build
relationships with employers who hire graduates in all majors within the College of Letters & Sciences. Serve as a resource for these
employers and help employers develop recruitment strategies to connect with students in the various majors as needed. - Support and
staff Career Services programs, events, and initiatives such as career fairs, presentation requests, resume cafes, networking opportunities,
etc. - Attend Career Services staff meetings and participate in university, college, and divisional committees as
needed. - Perform other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Appointment:
University of
Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally
authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have
questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not
options for work authorization.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Responds to questions and provides
information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation
- May identify and maintain a
professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and employment opportunities for students
- Educates or advises students and recent alumni individually or in groups through various mediums about career exploration,
self-assessment, skills, materials development, and career decisions
- Participates in the campus-wide career services
community, providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the
school/college/unit
- Develops and delivers career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to
provide education to students
Department:
Career Services
Compensation:
Well-qualified
candidates can expect a starting salary within the range of $50,000 – $55,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related
experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s
comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree, or
a bachelor’s degree combined with professional experience in career services in a higher education setting or a field related to STEM,
social sciences, or humanities fields. - Evidence of the ability to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of students,
faculty, staff, and employers. - Ability to work collaboratively with departmental colleagues, as well as faculty, staff, and alumni
to enhance student learning. - A willingness to present to students about a variety of career-related topics.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree.
- Experience (employment, assistantship, internship/field placement, etc.) working with
students to meet their career development needs. - Experience in career advising in an academic setting or human resources,
recruiting, or talent acquisition. - Evidence of effective presentation/public speaking skills or teaching academic
courses.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilites:
- Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic,
cultural and ethnic backgrounds. - Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and
regulations including necessary training and drills.
How to Apply:
Only complete application packages will be
considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact
information for three professional references
Contact Information:
If you have questions regarding this recruitment
or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or [email protected].
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Melissa
Walton
(262) 472
-1385
To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received by February 27th, 2026, are ensured full
consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most
qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
For questions regarding this position,
please contact:
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in
southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring
regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of
the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs –
online and in person – from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW
serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus
and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level
championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for
Students with Disabilities – a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee,
Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva
and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the
Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a
town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.
ORGANIZATION
INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute
19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public
records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the
identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19,
University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment
Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted
prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are
currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual
harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and
regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual
Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater
Police at 262-472-4660.
UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to
building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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