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Wesleyan University Temporary STEM Career Advisor in Middletown, Connecticut
The Gordon Career Center works with students of all class years to translate their liberal education into a lifetime of meaningful work. Its innovative approach to career education encourages students to design their own careers by exploring the intersection between their interests, the skills they have and wish to acquire, and market demand. The Center links students to alumni, employers, and graduate programs around the globe in fields that reflect the impressive breadth of opportunities explored by Wesleyan graduates.
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Gordon Career Center, the Temporary STEM Career Advisor is responsible for providing career advising to students seeking jobs, internships, and graduate school admission in STEM fields.
Responsibilities include:
Advise students who are considering STEM careers on how to explore their interests and skills and ensure that they are well educated in the career planning process. Help them prepare for interviews, refine their resumes and social media profiles, evaluate offers and negotiate compensation, and build professional connections in their areas of interest.
Advise students who are applying to graduate school in STEM fields.
Serve as primary point of contact for assigned academic departments and centers, administrative offices, and student groups as assigned for the purpose of providing information about the office and collaborating on programming.
Participate in the implementation of programs and events (employer information sessions, career treks to offsite locations, etc.) as needed throughout the year.
Other duties as assigned.
This position works up to 37.5hrs per week beginning in October 2024 – June 2025.
This position has the ability to be an on-campus or hybrid position. Remote work is only considered for residents of MA, VT, NH, ME, CT, RI, or NY.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated expertise in the hiring practices of STEM fields. Two years of experience working in a STEM field; or as a career advisor to students entering STEM fields; or in a recruiting or other professional role demonstrating a knowledge of hiring practices; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must be flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of the office as needed. Proven ability to work as a member of a high-functioning, collaborative team. Excellent communications skills. Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds, which include racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic and sexual identity diversity. Strong evidence of organizational and time management skills. Ability to learn new technology platforms quickly.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate degree in a STEM field. Demonstrated knowledge of career development within technology firms.Experience in a liberal arts college environment. Experience using Handshake.
Additional Application Instructions :
Position is open until filled. As part of your application, please upload a cover letter and resume.
Compensation: $26.00 - $31.00/hr.
Work Location: On Campus
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening (https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/pdfs/Wesleyan%20University%20Background%20Check%20Policy_.pdf) to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html .
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html .
We welcome your interest in Wesleyan’s diverse, energetic community of employees who, by their creativity, innovative thinking, and generosity of spirit, help make Wesleyan a great place to work.
In this open-minded and inclusive environment, our faculty and staff foster a liberal arts experience characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism.
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