Job Description
Department:
Career Advising
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Employee Type:
Job Summary:
OVERVIEW
The advisor will participate in a comprehensive student advising model focused on the integration of global, curricular, and co-curricular experiences. As a member of the advising team, the successful candidate will specialize in preparing students for careers in international politics, government, and consulting. A key element of the role is to develop and sustain relationships with Colby’s global network of alumni, parents, and employers for the purpose of fostering national and international mentorship opportunities and securing access to top-tier, internships and entry-level roles that are well suited to Colby’s student body – both nationally and internationally. Although the position includes responsibility for connections between Colby students and organizations and individuals both within the U.S. and abroad, the focus of the role is on fostering internationally- and globally-focused opportunities for Colby’s students – across both its “Global Connections” and “Advising” areas of responsibility.
DUTIES:
Guide students pursuing careers in international politics, government, and consulting, integrating global and co-curricular experiences to support their professional growth. Key duties include individual and group advising, facilitating workshops, developing, fostering, and utilizing global connections with alumni and employers for the benefit of student programming and opportunities. The position also involves teaching for-credit courses to Colby students, including courses on organizational and business leadership, international studies, and social impact. This role also includes designing experiential programs and strengthening Colby’s international network to ensure students access top-tier opportunities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advising-International Politics, Government, and Consulting (80%)
- Serve as the primary advisor to students and alumni interested in areas of international politics, government, and consulting, helping them assess interests, explore opportunities, and refine a plan leading to post-graduate success. Provide guidance on industry-specific and geographically specific approaches to the opportunity-seeking process, including advice on resumes, cover letters and interview technique (including behavioral, technical, and case method) as well as key strategies and considerations appropriate for particular countries and regions of the world.
- Facilitate workshops and manage programs for target populations, including domestic and international industry-focused alumni panels, topical workshops and industry forums.
- Advocate for underrepresented groups and diversity in international politics, government, and consulting professions and help students take advantage of early identification programs designed to introduce them to these professions.
- Advocate for and advise international students, many of whom are interested in pursuing careers in international politics, government, and consulting, and ensure that they have the research and internship opportunities they need to successfully compete for employment after graduation (often outside the US).
- Build and nurture relationships with academic departments, student groups, and other campus entities to ensure inclusion and access to international business and consulting career preparation and recruiting at Colby.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Global Connections (20%)
- Develop new relationships, nationally and internationally, to expand Colby’s global network of alumni, parents, and employers. Secure access to appropriate internships and entry-level roles in international politics, government, and consulting. Engage new connections in the development of national and international programming and experiential opportunities, including “Jan-Plan” courses and mentorship. Teach for-credit courses to Colby students, including courses on organizational and business leadership, international studies, and social impact. Collaborate with the Division of College Advancement.
- Ensure that all members of Colby’s global alumni, parent, and employer network receive impeccable customer service in the execution of educational and recruiting events, both on and off campus (information sessions, interviews, job treks, etc.).
- Consult with members of Colby’s global network about campus best practices to help them plan activities that build awareness and maximize turnout of the students they hope to attract, with an emphasis on creating equity and access for all Colby students. Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to evaluate results and pursue continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in international affairs, government, economics, or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, advise, or mentor young adults.
- Demonstrated ability in planning and execution of organizational programming.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Colby College is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where every member of the community feels a sense of respect and belonging. Colby faculty and staff are expected to demonstrate a commitment to working with a diverse, global student population.
General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary. Weekend and evening hours required. Some travel is required.
A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin on 6/2/25.
ABOUT COLBY COLLEGE:
Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Located in Waterville, Maine near the banks of the beautiful Kennebec River, Colby College is one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges. Colby’s focus on innovative and leading-edge programs that complement the traditional liberal arts—in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, genomics and computational biology, climate change and the environment, the arts and humanities, public policy, and performance studies, distinguish Colby from other schools of its size. Colby extends its reach, impact, and opportunities through external partnerships with globally recognized laboratories and medical facilities, arts organizations, and a wide array of business partners. The campus boasts beautiful new facilities including the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, a best-in-class complex that has become a center for student activity; the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, a downtown community-based arts building; the forthcoming Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, which includes a start-of-the-art performance hall, studios, screening rooms, and a grand community space (opening in 2023). The College recently established the Island Campus in mid-coast Maine after acquiring the Allen and Benner Islands, once owned by the Wyeth family, to offer Colby students unique and timely cross disciplinary research opportunities in a range of academic disciplines, including the marine sciences and the arts.
Over the last seven years applications for admission have more than tripled, making Colby one of the most sought-after colleges in the country. The College’s unyielding commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in its rapidly changing student population. In recent years Colby has doubled both the number of enrolled Pell-eligible students and the number of enrolled students of color. Colby students, who come from throughout the U.S. and more than 70 countries, demonstrate unprecedented highs on every measure of academic achievement. Investments in financial aid (a 111 percent increase since 2014, to $58.6 million annually) and new programs are ensuring that all members of the community can thrive in this dynamic environment. Colby has raised $700 million toward its $750 million Dare Northward campaign goal, which was the largest campaign goal for a liberal arts college when it launched in 2017. Since 2014, the College’s net assets have doubled to more than $2 billion, its record of fundraising has moved to the very top tier of liberal arts colleges, and it has rapidly expanded its faculty and staff to allow for new areas of inquiry, scholarship, and teaching, and to support record enrollments.
Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or military or veteran’s status. Colby is an equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.
For more information about the College, please visit our website:
www.colby.edu
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