The Hiatt Career Center at Brandeis University is seeking a temporary Career Counselor and Employer Engagement staff member. This hybrid position offers flexible hours, ranging from 15 to 35 hours per week. On-campus hours will be required, with scheduling to be negotiated. As part of both the career counseling and external engagement teams, this role is vital in connecting career development with employer and alumni engagement. You will work directly with students and alumni, with a particular focus on those pursuing careers in business, consulting, and finance. Additionally, you will help support partnerships with employers, alumni, and industry professionals in these fields. This role reports jointly to the Associate Director of Career and the Associate Director of Engagement. At the Hiatt Career Center, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where students from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences feel supported in navigating their career paths. We provide resources and career counseling to a diverse student body, including students of color, first-generation students, students with disabilities, international students, and LGBTQ students. If you are passionate about empowering the next generation of business leaders, we encourage you to apply for this role. Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience or a Master's degree with 1-3 years of experience in higher education, career services, human resources, recruiting, or a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working with diverse student populations.
- Knowledge or experience in business, consulting, and finance industries.
- Experience providing career counseling to undergraduate students and alumni, both in-person and online.
Work Environment Brandeis is a liberal arts college within a research university, offering a tight-knit and collaborative community. Hiatt Career Center staff work in a hybrid model, with flexible scheduling. Exact hours and duration of temporary role to be discussed.
Salary: $30-$35 per hour.
Applications: Please submit a resume and cover letter.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements. If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.