Career Advisor, Senior

University Career Center

Position Overview
Position Overview:
The
Career Advisor Senior in the University Career Center (UCC) acts as a student connector to align resources and services, educational
programming, and information about experiential learning and employment opportunities for KU students. This is a creative and dynamic
position well suited for student-focused collaborators who are seeking a position that integrates direct student support and academic
program connections that align to enhance student engagement and career success.

This position will provide support for either of
these Student Pathways: Languages and Cultures or Business, Communication and Leadership. The Student Pathways program is
KU’s comprehensive service model that provides a continuity of academic and career advising services that meets students where they enter
and sets them on a path of early engagement to ensure consistent career preparation throughout their academic journey.

Unit
Overview:
The University Career Center is part of the Career and Experiential Learning team within Academic Success at KU along
with Center for Undergraduate Research, Center for Service Learning, the Office of Fellowships, and the Office of Academic Programs &
Experiential Learning.

Academic Success Overview:
Academic Success advocates for and strategically advances education at the University of Kansas. We walk with students
from orientation to graduation, providing them with high-quality, data-driven academic and career advising, targeted academic support
systems and networks, and empowering and engaging experiential learning. We serve the university, coordinating with faculty, staff, and
students throughout KU to further educational initiatives and strategic goals. Our units include University Academic Support Centers,
Centers for Orientation and Academic Advising Programs, Career and Experiential Learning and Student Success Initiatives.

Job Description
60% – Career Advising

• Advise students interested in career development,
  planning and implementation process through individual and group appointments.
• Document career advising sessions and provide
  accurate data for ongoing assessment initiatives using university approved systems and adhering to FERPA guidelines.
• Develop and/or
  refine career advising materials to enhance student engagement and learning in advising sessions.
• Create and deliver career
  workshops and programs based on student and campus partners’ needs and UCC strategic priorities.
• Develop a strong understanding of
  the developmental needs and concerns of college students.
• Stay up to date on career advising best practices on cultivating career
  discovery and career readiness.
• Maintain knowledge of changes in the workplace and economic outlook as they impact students’ career
  choices, preparation, job search and employment.

25% – Student Pathway Program Coordination

• Design and
  coordinate a suite of services, programs, and resources to increase campus-wide networking and occupational exploration programs for
  students in assigned Student Pathway.
• Work collaboratively with Jayhawk Academic Advising Student Pathway team members to support
  student engagement in the opportunities related to each pathway.
• Foster strong partnerships with campus community, employers and
  alumni on projects that support the career development and planning needs for KU students in assigned Student Pathway.
• Develop and
  disseminate specific knowledge about career paths related to assigned Student Pathway which includes managing a newsletter and other
  relevant student engagement strategies.

10% – University Career Services Unit Support

• Oversee assigned
  programs that support the central function of the University Career Center, such as student organization outreach, staffing information
  tabling, reviewing content for Canvas sites/website.
• Work alongside UCC operations staff to meet UCC strategic
  priorities.
• Support and staff relevant campus career fairs and networking events.

5% – Other
Duties

• Understand and adhere to FERPA guidelines, KU policies and other institutional compliance
  expectations.
• Attend relevant unit meetings.
• Participate in department and campus meetings and
  trainings.
• Participate in relevant professional development annually.
• Other duties assigned by University Career Center
  Program Director.

Position Requirements

1. This position is an on-campus position due to the student-facing
   service nature of the position. Hybrid work arrangements up to 2-days a week remote are available to this
   position.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant
   experience OR Master’s degree with one (1) year of experience.
2. One (1) year of teaching, training, public speaking or group
   facilitation experience.
3. Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials.

This
position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and
professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard
qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned
practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and
market-driven expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in career coaching, academic
   advising or related student facing service in a higher ed setting, as demonstrated in application materials.
2. Experience developing
   collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders such as employers, faculty/staff, student organization leaders as evidenced in
   application materials.
3. Previous experience that required an understanding of career development and planning process as shown in
   application materials.
4. Prior experience using Microsoft Office computer applications and web-based programs as evidenced in
   application materials.

Contact Information to Applicants
Andrew
Moses
[email protected]
785-864-3624

Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the
online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet
  the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume.
• List of three (3) professional references.

Only
complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Monday, March 9, 2026 and will continue until a
qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Advertised Salary Range: $50,000-52,000 commensurate with
experience

Application Review Begins: 09-Mar-2026

Anticipated Start Date:
27-Apr-2026

Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE: 1.0

Reg/Temp: Regular

FLSA Status
Administrative

Employee
Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule
M-F 8a-5p with some evening or weekend work
required for student events or outreach efforts.

Hybrid work arrangements up to 2-days a week remote are available to this
position.

Job Family
Advising,Career&StudentSrv-KUL

Work Location Assignment
Hybrid

Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,
ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental
status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also
prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and
is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS
66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.