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The University of Colorado Denver seeks a Career Consultant (Open Rank) for its Business School, providing career advising and professional development support to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. Responsibilities include resume and LinkedIn reviews, interview coaching, networking guidance, employer liaison activities, and participation in events like career fairs and workshops. The role involves collaboration with faculty, school departments, and employer partners. This is a full-time hybrid position with a salary range of $73,363 to $81,085. The open rank structure allows for alignment with experience.
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Dear Hiring Committee,
I am writing to express my interest in the Career Consultant (Open Rank) position at the University of Colorado Denver Business School. With a strong background in career advising and student development, I am excited about the opportunity to support business students and alumni in achieving their professional goals.
In my previous role, I guided students in resume building, interview preparation, and networking strategies, leveraging my knowledge of the business job market. I am skilled at building relationships with employers and university partners to create meaningful opportunities.
I am particularly drawn to CU Denver's commitment to transformative education and would be honored to contribute to its mission. Thank you for considering my application.
Sincerely, [Your Name]
Sample interview questions
I would start by asking about their interests, values, and skills, then explore academic and professional options. I'd provide resources and encourage them to attend events, network, and try internships to gain clarity.
In my previous role, I partnered with local companies to organize a networking mixer. I worked with HR to understand their hiring needs and connected them with student clubs, resulting in several internships.
I would first listen to their perspective, then provide specific examples of how improvements align with their goals. I'd emphasize the benefits and offer to work through changes together.
I would proactively schedule meetings, share updates, and use shared documents. I would also seek feedback to continuously improve.
I follow industry publications, participate in professional associations, attend webinars, and network with employers to understand hiring trends.
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Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Academic Services OPEN RANK Professional
Working Title: Career Consultant OPEN RANK
FTE: Full Time 1 (100%) FTE | Hybrid
Salary Range: (Open Rank)
Position #00688432– Requisition #40699
Join the University of Colorado Denver
About the University of Colorado – Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.
Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The position requires a high level of professionalism, senior leader interactions, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and tact & meeting facilitation. Jobs in this career family provide direct professional support for the teaching and/or educational service mission of the university. Functions include academic advising/counseling, student personnel administration, recruitment and admissions, registration, financial aid, faculty affairs, library services, curriculum administration, and others involving direct support of the educational mission of an academic unit.
Career Consultant (OPEN RANK)
What you will do (At Each Level)
Entry Level:
- Meets with undergraduate Business School students to advise on Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, Networking, Interviewing, and other pertinent career and professional development topics.
- Serves as a liaison between students, the university, university services (CU Denver Career Center, Experiential Learning Center, etc.), and Business School Departments (RMI, Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship, J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities, CITI, etc.).
- Interact with faculty, school clubs, associations, strategic employer partners, and other clients of the Business School to promote connections in the Business School.
- Participate in student and alumni outreach events, which include workshops, career fairs, and job events, information sessions, and other Business School club events.
Intermediate Level:
- Meets with undergraduate and graduate Business School students and alumni to advise on Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, Job and Industry Targeting, Networking, Interviewing, and other pertinent career and professional development topics.
- Ensures students are aware of career opportunities, and employers are receiving quality candidates.
- Serves as a liaison between students, the university, university services (CU Denver Career Center, Experiential Learning Center, etc.), and Business School Departments (RMI, Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship, J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities, CITI, etc.).
- Interact with faculty, school clubs, associations, strategic employer partners, and other clients of the Business School to promote connections in the Business School. Through networking and relationship building, strives to connect students and employers for mutually beneficial relationships.
- Participate in student and alumni outreach events, which include workshops, career fairs, and job events, information sessions, and other Business School club events.
Senior Level:
- Meets with undergraduate and graduate Business School students and alumni to advise on Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, Job and Industry Targeting, Networking, Interviewing, and other pertinent career and professional development topics.
- Ensures students are aware of career opportunities, and employers are receiving quality candidates.
- Serves as a liaison between students, the university, university services (CU Denver Career Center, Experiential Learning Center, etc.), and Business School Departments (RMI, Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship, J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities, CITI, etc.).
- Interact with faculty, school clubs, associations, strategic employer partners, and other clients of the Business School to promote connections in the Business School. Through networking and relationship building, strives to connect students and employers for mutually beneficial relationships.
- Participate in student and alumni outreach events, which include workshops, career fairs, and job events, information sessions, and other Business School club events.
Principal Level:
- Meets with undergraduate and graduate Business School students and alumni to advise on Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, Job and Industry Targeting, Networking, Interviewing, and other pertinent career and professional development topics.
- Ensures students are aware of career opportunities, and employers are receiving quality candidates.
- Serves as a liaison between students, the university, university services (CU Denver Career Center, Experiential Learning Center, etc.), and Business School Departments (RMI, Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship, J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities, CITI, etc.).
- Interact with faculty, school clubs, associations, strategic employer partners, and other clients of the Business School to promote connections in the Business School. Through networking and relationship building, strives to connect students and employers for mutually beneficial relationships.
- Participate in student and alumni outreach events, which include workshops, career fairs, and job events, information sessions, and other Business School club events.
Please note, this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and roles. Responsibilities will increase in scale based on the professional level (Entry, Intermediate, Senior, or Principal Professional) determined at the time of hire, based on incumbent qualifications.
Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must posses minimum qualifications at time of hire.
Entry Level
- A bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Intermediate Level
- A bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
- One (1) year in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field.
Senior Level
- A bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
- Two (2) years in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field.
Principal Level
- A bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
- Three (3) years in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field.
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualification to possess AT ALL LEVELS (Preferred Qualifications)
- Master’s or Terminal Degree in Counseling, Business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
- Experience with Corporate, third-party, or international recruiting and hiring.
- Experience with business roles, hiring processes, and candidate evaluation processes that allow practical guidance to students and alumni on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing job and industry targeting strategies, and networking.
- Experience working with various Applicant Tracking System(s) and Job Board sites.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
- Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of and contacts within the business and government community and skill utilizing and Colorado based businesses and professional organizations for networking pipelines.
- Ability to establish and maintain external relationships with businesses and other employers and with graduates of the Business School.
Excellent MS Office skills (Outlook TM, Word TM, Excel, PowerPoint TMM), with knowledge of Linked In and other social networking applications.
Ability to work independently with excellent follow-up and self-starter skills.
Well-organized and self-confident, with excellent professional presentation skills.
Strong attention to detail in all work products.
Conditions of Employment
- Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
- This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
- This position is fully remote, and the candidate can work anywhere in the United States, although we would welcome an in-office presence.
- This position requires an onsite presence on campus 5 days a week.
Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements
- This position may be performed in a hybrid or remote environment, requiring the ability to work effectively in a remote setting. This includes maintaining a dedicated workspace free of excessive noise or distractions, reliable internet connectivity, and the ability to participate in virtual meetings for extended periods. Employees must be able to independently manage time, remain stationary for prolonged computer-based work, and transport necessary equipment (such as a laptop and peripherals) between their remote work location and the office as needed.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.
Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at the following levels:
Entry Level:
- $51,483 – $56,903
Intermediate Level:
- $53,922 – $59,598
Senior Level:
- $63,295 – $69,958
Principal Level:
- $73,363 – $81,085
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Aug 17, 2026, 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
- A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
- A current CV/resume
- List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)
Questions should be directed to Annie Rose Hill, AnnieRose.Hill@ucdenver.edu.
Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications A current CV/resume List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Questions should be directed to Annie Rose Hill, AnnieRose.Hill@ucdenver.edu. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Aug 17, 2026, 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Job Category
: Academic Services
Primary Location
: Denver
Schedule
: Full-time
Posting Date
: Aug 3, 2026
Unposting Date
: Aug 18, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
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