Career Development Specialist and Academic Advisor

This role is critical in preparing students for career success by providing individualized advising, facilitating workshops, and managing career platforms. This position collaborates across campus and with campus stakeholders to create meaningful experiential and networking opportunities that align with industry needs. The hiring range for this position is $48,000 to $52,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job Description

About the University

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human/Organizational Development, Social Work, Education, Psychology or a related field
• 2 or more years of experience in career services, student development, recruiting, or a related area
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience mentoring students or early-career professionals

Preferred

• Master's degree
• Four plus years of experience in career services, student development, recruiting, or a related area
• Prior experience doing career work with business students
• Two plus years of experience as an academic advisor support holistic student development
• Familiarity with career services platforms such as Handshake
• Event planning and program development experience
• Employer relations or recruiting experience

Other Information

To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:

1. a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2. a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on September 16, 2026

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Matthew Curtis at matthew.curtis@maine.edu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.