Novato, California
United States - Nationwide
Ukiah, California
Eureka, California
Posted: 03-Feb-26
Location: Flint, Michigan
Internal Number: 273503
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The College of Innovation and Technology (CIT) at the University of Michigan-Flint is looking for a full-time Career Advisor to join our student-centered advising team. Reporting to the Director of CIT Student Services, the Career Advisor provides proactive, data-informed, and individualized career advising to students pursuing a CIT program, with the goal of helping them explore professional pathways, contribute to experiential learning, and prepare for successful employment or continued education following graduation.
You will balance direct student support with leadership responsibilities. In addition to managing a student caseload, the Career Advisor leads CIT's mandatory Professional Career Development (PCD) Program, facilitates workshops focused on career preparation, and develops tools that support students professional readiness. The Career Advisor also oversees the creation and implementation of a strategic Career Advising marketing plan, and represents CIT in programs that enhance students transition to the workforce. As part of a collaborative, student-first environment, you will work with faculty, staff, and campus partners to create a coordinated and impactful advising experience.
Responsibilities*
Student Interaction
- Provide inclusive, student-centered career advising to students pursuing a CIT program
- Build and sustain meaningful advising relationships with students through regular outreach, follow-up, and personalized support
- Create a welcoming, safe environment where students can explore and pursue professional goals
- Support students in resume and cover letter development, job and internship search strategies, and application preparation
- Facilitate learning by guiding students through the development of essential job search and workplace skills
- Use research-based strategies and NACE best practices to engage students in career planning and goal-setting
- Refer students to appropriate university resources, including their assigned Academic Advisor, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Disability and Accessibility Support Services
- Log student interactions in the university's advising systems, including TargetX and student notes software
- Ensure successful transitions from college to career through intentional programming and career advising interventions
- Coordinate and facilitate career-related workshops and group advising sessions
- Deliver career-related presentations in classroom settings
Professional Career Development (PCD) Program
- Coordinate and administer all aspects of CIT's mandatory Professional Career Development (PCD) Program
- Develop training and support materials for the PCD Program, including a comprehensive Career Advisor job manual
- Track student progress through the PCD Program and maintain accurate records
- Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate requirements, milestones, and expectations
- Assess the PCD Program and implement improvements based on outcomes and feedback
- Train and oversee student employees who support PCD-related programming, as applicable
Planning and Assessment
- Use technology and data to inform and support student success, experiential learning, and post-graduation planning
- Lead or contribute to the design, implementation, and assessment of career-related programs, and advising strategies
- Be a content expert in college-wide planning, assessment, and strategic plans related to career development
- Review advising tools, workflows, communications, and policies to support continuous improvement
- Collaborate with the CIT INSPIRE team to ensure students experience smooth internship placements and meaningful experiential learning opportunities
- Attend CIT and university-wide meetings to remain informed on policies, career readiness programs, and latest best practices
Support Services and Professional Development
- Support the onboarding of CIT Student Services staff through training, and knowledge-sharing
- Oversee or provide guidance to student staff
- Facilitate professional development programming for the advising team
- Collaborate with your supervisor to set professional development goals and pursue related opportunities
- Represent CIT on campus committees, working groups, and career-related task forces
- Attend Fall and Winter Graduation Ceremonies
- Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope of the role
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree
- Three or more years of experience working as an academic advisor, career advisor or in a similar career development related role
- Proficiency in leading projects and collaborating within a team environment
- High level of comfort with using technology
- Proficient in adapting complex content for delivery across both virtual and face-to-face environments
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/.
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
Modes of Work
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.