Career Dev Facilitator

The University of New Mexico invites applications as it seeks a dynamic career individual for the position of Career Development Facilitator for Career Services. UNM Career Services supports the mission, academic programs, and advancement of the University of New Mexico. UNM Career Services also adheres to and upholds the principles and standards outlined in the National Career Development Association's (NCDA) code of ethics in all aspects of the role, including maintaining confidentiality, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, and adhering to professional conduct guidelines in interactions with clients, colleagues, and the UNM community.
Under general supervision, the Career Development Facilitator assists students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members in developing, evaluating, and/or implementing career/employment plans and decisions with special emphasis on assisting students, faculty and employers to connect. This position will coach and prepare individuals with all aspects of the career development process. Specifically, but not limited to: choosing a major, internship and job search skills, resume, cover letter, personal statement development and critique, utilize available technology to design and deliver career related presentations, and career tool development. In addition, CDFs will assist faculty to develop understanding of the curriculum and corresponding job market to build potential employer contacts. Position may provide office hours to assigned college areas to advise students. Within one year of hire, the successful candidate must join NCDA and complete a Facilitating Career Development (FCD) course to enhance skills in career counseling, development, and guidance to better serve clients and contribute to the Office of Career Services’ mission.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must attain Global Career Development Facilitation (GCDF) Certificate through the Center for Credentialing and Education within six months of hire into this position.

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html . Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.