Career Consultant

Position Information

Position Title Career Consultant Department Career, Leadership, and Service

Job Location Crete, NE (68333) Supervisor

Sarah Begay

sarah.begay

Purpose of Job

Career Consultants are Doane University sophomore, junior, and senior students who have a desire and invested interest in sharing and promoting career development to their peers on campus. They serve as ambassadors through active participation in one-on-one peer consultations. Career, Leadership, & Service seeks to build a team that promotes and demonstrates respect for all students, inclusive of all races, ages, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities.

Learning Outcomes:

* Develop and enhance professionalism and career competencies

* Increase communication skills through one-on-one coaching and general promotion of career development to peers

* Define, develop, and grow personal career goals and connections

* Learn more about the career development process through writing of job search documents, understanding today's job search strategies, and the power of networking

General Description and Duties

* Represent CLS career initiatives across campus

* Dress and behave in a professional manner

* Participate in various outreach initiatives and career events

* Hold one-on-one career consultations with peers regarding basic résumés, cover letters, job searches, and the internship for credit process

* Teach peers how to use Handshake effectively

* Participate in developing content for digital marketing

* General office duties as assigned

* Required Student Leadership Training on Sunday, April 26th, 2026

Special Skills or Knowledge Required

* Sophomore or junior standing when applying, must commit to one year (two semesters) of employment

* Leadership experience

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, time management

* Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team

Total Weekly Hours Required $15/hour. Total Weekly Hours

Required:

4-5 hours per week Physical Demands

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number STU
139

Number of Vacancies 3-4 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Review Start Date 03/06/2026 Open Date 01/26/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

This position is part of Fall 2026/Spring 2027 SLRSTA (Student Leadership, Recruitment, Selection, Training, and Awards. For more information, see: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./SLRSTA

Timeline:

* January 26, 2026 - Applications Open

* March 6, 2026 - Applications Due

* March 22 - April 3, 2026 - Interviews Take Place

* April 9, 2026 - Notifications Sent

* April 26, 2026 - Mandatory Student Leadership Summit

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