Career Advisor & Outdoor Recreation Hub Coordinator

The University of Maine Farmington(UMF) is looking for a high-energy, visionary leader to step into a dual-impact role as our Career Advisor & Outdoor Recreation HUB Coordinator
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Maine's outdoor recreation economy isn't just a sector - it's a billion-dollar powerhouse and the beating heart of our state's identity. At UMF, we don't just hand out degrees; we forge the trailblazers who will lead this vital industry into the future.

In this hybrid position, you are the ultimate bridge-builder. You'll stand at the intersection of academic theory and real-world adventure, turning student potential into professional excellence.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the anticipated annual salary is $46,911 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.

• Pathway Advising: Act as a dedicated mentor for students in outdoor recreation, hospitality, and tourism, helping them navigate career expropriation and professional identity.
• Skill Translation: Provide expert guidance on resume development and interview preparation, specifically helping students translate “field experience” into professional assets.
• Workshop &
  
  Education:
  
  Design and lead seminars on job search strategies and evolving trends of the recreation industry.

• Economic Liaison: Build high-level partnerships with Maine's business, government, and non-profit sectors to secure internships and sustainable career pipelines.
• Experiential Learning: Work with faculty to ensure that classroom learning is matched with “hands-on” field opportunities.
• Event Architecture: Organize guest speaker series, industry networking nights, and student-led professional initiatives.
• System Integration: Collaborate with the University of Maine System (UMS) to align regional goals and share industry resources.

• Strategic Planning & Organization: Proven ability to plan and organize complex workflows, managing time effectively to accomplish diverse job duties.
• Innovative Problem Solving: Ability to utilize existing and emerging tools to create innovative approaches to challenges and develop new opportunities within the outdoor recreation and hospitality sectors.
• Analytical Evaluation: Excellent skill set in observing and evaluating the outcomes of implemented solutions; demonstrated ability to pivot and implement alternative approaches based on lessons learned.
• Stakeholder Communication: Outstanding interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all university and industry stakeholders.
• Leadership &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  A collaborative work style with proven leadership across all levels of employees and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Adaptability: The ability to react positively and effectively to change and a rapidly evolving campus focus.
• Principled Judgement: Demonstrated ability to make ethical decisions and exercise principled judgement with a high level of attention to detail.
• Technological Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of and ability to use institutional technology, including People Soft (Main Street), Concur, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom.
• Student Development Foundations: Solid understanding of the sound principles of student development and their application in a higher education setting.
• Career Development Expertise: Foundational knowledge of career development theories, labor force data, and career resources.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Career…