Career Advising Specialist

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Job no: H497411
Work type: Full-time Staff
Location: Grand Forks
Categories: Advising/Student Support

• $51,600 annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

To support the mission of the campus by providing career services to students and alumni, managing internship programs, and guiding career development initiatives in a collaborative environment.

• Provide career coaching to NCoBPA students to enhance their professional development
  • Provide one‑on‑one career advising for current undergraduate, graduate and online students and alumni
  • Help Nistler students set and work towards their professional goals
• Teach career development courses
  • Teach career development courses each semester
  • Manage Blackboard site and grading
  • Integrate the Pancratz Center into activities and assignments
• Manage experiential learning process
  • Manage internship process on Handshake for internships/co‑operatives within the NCoBPA collaborating with students, faculty, and employers.
  • Track internship and employment data
  • Work with employers to assist with the recruiting process
  • Partner with faculty and staff in the NCoBPA to promote internships and full‑time positions
• Outreach and Engagement
  • Create and deliver educational workshops for students and other stakeholders on topics related to professional development
  • Serve as advisor to Business Leadership Club
  • Conduct tailored presentations in classrooms and at student organization meetings
  • Present to prospective students and their families and incoming freshmen at college days, orientation, and other events
  • Represent the Pancratz Center at college, campus, and community events
• Coordinate all student‑related aspects of the mentor program
• Host cohort meetings and workshops
• Communicate regularly with mentees
• Manage the course Blackboard site
• Manage student application process
• Assist the Center Director in managing daily operations of the Center and other duties as assigned and coordinate with other student service offices in the NCoBPA
  • Help oversee student assistants and interns
  • Attend select college and community events
  • Collaborate with other offices in the NCoBPA
  • Utilize project scheduling software to assign tasks to student employees
• Excellent communication and social skills to interact effectively with diverse audiences including faculty, staff, alumni, students, employers, etc.
• Experience providing feedback in a productive, positive manner
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and environments in a positive manner
• Proven experience with effective teamwork and collaboration
• Proven experience serving diverse populations
• Knowledge of career development principles
• Three years of experience with student or employee development
• Demonstrate teaching experience (student feedback, conducting training sessions or interactive workshops)
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Master's Degree in higher education, business, public administration, or related field.
• Experience with Handshake, Blackboard, Campus Connection or similar programs
• Experience delivering virtual presentations
• Experience with program development

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

Advertised: 29 Dec 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Jan 2026 Central Standard Time