Career & Experiential Learning Advisor - Consulting Pathways
About the job
- A bachelor's degree is necessary.
- Three to five or more years of experience in consulting, recruiting, career advising, student development, employer relations, or related fields is necessary.
- Strong advising, coaching, facilitation, and communication skills are necessary.
- Ability to build relationships with students, employers, faculty, and campus partners is necessary.
- Provide individualized and group advising aligned with consulting recruiting timelines.
- Coach students in developing resumes, networking strategies, behavioral interviews, and professional narratives.
- Guide students through milestone progression from exploration through internship and full-time placement.
- Help students understand consulting career paths, recruiting expectations, and preparation strategies.
- Connect students to consulting-related internships, projects, research, leadership opportunities, and experiential learning.
- Help students identify experiences that strengthen consulting readiness.
- Assist students in translating academic and co-curricular experiences into compelling consulting narratives.
- Deliver workshops on consulting recruiting, networking, behavioral interviews, case interview preparation, and career readiness.
- Support consulting-focused programming, employer events, and pathway activities.
- Collaborate with student organizations and campus partners to expand engagement within the consulting community.
- Collaborate with Employer Relations to align advising with consulting employer expectations.
- Support employer-facing events and recruiting activities.
- Stay current on consulting recruiting trends and communicate changes to students and pathway leadership.
- Monitor student engagement and advising participation.
- Track internship and placement outcomes within consulting pathways.
- Contribute to assessment of pathway effectiveness and continuous improvement efforts.
- Knowledge of consulting recruiting processes and timelines is preferred.
- Experience developing or delivering workshops and career programming is preferred.
- Familiarity with Handshake, customer relationship management platforms, or career management systems is preferred.
- A master's degree in business, higher education, student affairs, or a related field is preferred.
About the company
Vanderbilt University operates as a private research institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to over 11,000 students. The university functions by integrating classroom instruction with active research initiatives, allowing students and faculty to collaborate on projects across various fields such as information technology, athletics, and the arts. Unlike many large public institutions, Vanderbilt maintains a smaller student body and emphasizes a community-driven environment where diversity of thought and culture is central to the learning process. The university distinguishes itself by operating at a "global crossroads," focusing on a multidisciplinary approach that encourages employees and students to apply their expertise to real-world challenges. Vanderbilt’s goal is to foster a center for growth and discovery where individuals can expand their knowledge and contribute to societal improvements through education and research.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$86.7M
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Founded
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What believers are saying
- Dare to Grow closed June 30, 2026 with $4.5 billion in gifts.
- FY26 invention disclosures reached 267, up 16 percent year over year.
- Christopher Scolese now leads the Vanderbilt Institute for Innovations Beyond Earth.
What critics are saying
- Provost C. Cybele Raver departs in October 2026, forcing a national search.
- San Francisco campus launches in 2027 only after regulatory approvals.
- A March 2026 ERISA lawsuit targets Vanderbilt and VUMC retirement oversight.
What makes Vanderbilt University unique
- Vanderbilt opened a New York City campus in August 2026.
- Nashville approved its 40-acre Innovation Neighborhood on September 1, 2026.
- The College of Connected Computing and quantum campus deepen its research moat.
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