Working/Functional Title
Career Consultant, Clg of Arts & Letters
Position Summary
Basic Function
As a member of the Career Services Network (CSN) team, this position will serve as an in-house career; consultant for the College of Arts & Letters (CAL).
- Provide CAL-specific and interest area career advising in a variety of modalities, including on-site and virtual, with a focus on career exploration and planning, professional documents, graduate/professional school preparation, and implementing job search strategies.
- Partner with CAL and CSN colleagues to deliver specialized programming for CAL students and for select career interest areas (Art, Education & Entertainment; Business). Focus on advancing the career and professional development of students through alignment of advising, programming, and career resources while engaging the resources, programming, and services of the Career Services Network.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with CSN and CAL’s Excel Network team, Undergraduate Studies ( e.g. advising, student success, mental health & wellness, recruitment), Advancement, MarCom, Faculty/Departments, and other college staff to deliver comprehensive career services for CAL students.
- Provide CAL-specific and interest area career advising in a wide range of modalities (in-person, online, group, individual) to students and recent alumni (within 2 years of graduation) focused on career planning, continuing education, and job-search strategies. Review resumes and cover letters.
- Connect students to resources, programming, and CAL services with the CSN through direct marketing, outreach, referrals, and collaborations with colleagues.
- Work collaboratively with CAL Director of Career Development to set goals and deliver career development initiatives in CAL.
- Develop and implement specialized career development programming and resources focused on career planning, internship/job search strategies, and professional skill-building for CAL students.
- Partner with Career Services colleagues across campus to deliver joint programming including a general workshop series and care er interest area exploration/exposure events. Assist in supporting large CSN events, such as career fairs.
- Build relationships with employers, in collaboration with CSN Employer Engagement, Excel Network, and CAL departments to identify and promote job and internship opportunities for CAL students.
- Integrate career education into a broad range of CAL core curriculum.
- Partner with staff, faculty, and students in the School of Residential Community-Engaged Arts and Humanities (RCAH), CAL’s arts, humanities, and community engagement-focused living learning community housed in Snyder-Phillips Hall.
- Work with CAL’s Advancement team to leverage alumni networks to support career development.
- Support efforts to assess the impact of career programs and services using a variety of assessment strategies in partnership with CAL colleagues.
- Administer and interpret career assessments in individual and group settings including the Myers- Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and Focus 2.
- Support career services data collection and reporting efforts for CAL destination outcomes.
- Prepare written communications, annual reports, and multi-media materials for distribution to constituents and stakeholders. Contribute to CSN and other campus publications.
- Participate in relevant internal and external groups and committees focused on career services and student success.
- Work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
- Build and sustain strong professional relationships and networks.
- Attend, present, and represent CSN, CAL, and MSU at professional conferences.
- Other duties as assigned.
Communications/Interpersonal Relationships
Interacts with:
- Students/Alumni – to advise on job search, career development, and career planning concerns, distribute information, make presentations, and evaluate career services.
- Faculty/Staff/Administrators – to exchange information and coordinate career development and placement activities in a collaborative framework.
- Employers – to identify internship and job opportunities, and market students and degree programs.
- Co-workers – to collaborate in developing, implementing, and evaluating goals and objectives in a team environment.
- CSN Director and Assistant Director(s) and CAL Director of Career Development and team members to receive guidance and direction for work activities, exchange information, or collaborate on unit initiatives and activities.
- Public – to respond to inquiries and promote awareness.
Responsibility for the Work of Others
May supervise student employees.
Impact on Programs/Services/Operations
Inefficient processes and ineffective communications could result in the loss of job/academic/career opportunities for students. Inefficient and ineffective services and programs could negatively impact desired outcomes and damage the image of the Career Services Network and College of Arts & Letters.
Currently: one remote day per week. Some evenings and weekends for programming opportunities.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired by completing a master’s degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related areas; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in career counseling, human resources, student affairs, or related fields; or knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a Bachelor’s degree , and three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience developing career programs and activities; advising individuals and groups in a variety of settings; public speaking; writing and editing for mass distribution; working in a team environment; use of internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Preferred qualifications: Knowledge of career development, job search techniques, and employer hiring practices at the university level; Educational and/or professional background in arts and humanities; Strong desire to, and experience with, serving students in a career advising role or other career-related setting, teaching career curriculum; Excellent customer service skills and attitude; Strong public speaking skills and/or classroom management experience; Willingness and ability to take initiative; Desire and ability to build relationships with CSN and CAL faculty/staff, MSU partners, and beyond (e.g. employer s, alumni); Ability to function as a member of a team with a common goal of unit success.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter
Three Professional References
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
HTTPS://CAREERNETWORK.MSU.EDU/
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends March 10, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.
