Career Counselor Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

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Under the general direction, the Career Counselor provides career and employment support for individuals associated with the initiative and works collaboratively with campus and business partners.

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The Career Counselor is responsible for providing one-on-one and small group career counseling to students who need help in career decision making, career development, or special placement or preparation issues.

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The Career Counselor is also responsible for assessment administration and interpretation.
The Career Counselor, along with other Career Center staff members, provide psycho-educational programming to a variety of groups.
This position is also responsible for graduate school preparation programing including the Career and Graduate School week and providing feedback on personal statements for graduate school.

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Required qualifications include a master’s degree in counseling, student affairs or closely related field with coursework in counseling techniques, counseling and career development theories, and psychological testing.
Practicum, internship and/or work experience in the area of career decision making and development; experience in creating and implementing educational programming.
A strong commitment to the development, welfare and empowerment of students and student employees.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary for successful coaching.
- Other required characteristics include initiative and self-direction; a commitment to ethnic and cultural diversity; effective use of technology for educational purposes; creativity and initiative necessary to produce results with minimal supervision.
- Computer experience with Microsoft Office applications.

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Under the general supervision of the Vocational Services Manager, a Career Counselor works with Community customers to provide advice and guidance on career, education/training, employment and resources opportunities. Develops and maintains internal resources and support network for Community Members and other program participants. Serves as primary point of contact for career assessments, counseling and related services. Manages and oversees program design, management, operation, and obtaining desired program outcomes. Utilizes strong program coordination, people and communications skills to achieve expected results.

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Delivers trainings, professional development and career/vocational guidance to Community members.
Administers skills and career interest assessments, measures, interprets results, and provides follow-up guidance and recommendations.
Assists program participants with resume preparation.
Collects survey data from Community members that relates to career services activities, interests and needs.
Identifies career development, vocational or other training avenues to support individuals with their professional development.
- Researches career development and job placement trends and incorporates applicable methods for the benefit of SRPMIC through various programs.
- Attend job fairs, when needed
- Acts as liaison and partner between Community Members and the Tribal Government, its departments, enterprises and other businesses for communicating career development and employment opportunities.

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Under the supervision of the Director of the Career Development Center, the Career Counselor will provide advisement, career counseling, career planning, scholarship guidance, intake and assessment services to students enrolled in The Fellowship Initiative interested in making the transition to post-secondary opportunities.

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Develop and prepare the scholarship application process for all TFI students and coordinate the scholarship applications process recognizing the independent needs, financial profile and interests of each student.
Develop and deliver college readiness workshops with Squad Mentors quarterly, regarding TFI academic goals and career options for all students.
Provides student career assessment and counseling and provides comprehensive career services programs.
Provides employment and career counseling to students; may provide services to alumni
Administers and interprets career and vocational assessment instruments
Prepares and facilities workshops on career development topics such as job search strategies, resume and cover letter preparation, and interviewing techniques
- Collaborates with faculty and student support service professionals to offer specialized programs and activities
- Trains and supervises interns and office staff
- Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills 4

MA Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Education, or related field strongly preferred
Experience in career counseling, workforce development or direct services case management preferred
Comfortable and capable of working in a fast-paced, target-driven direct service environment
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer-service focus
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of constituents and adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

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We welcome applications and nominations for the position of Career Counselor to join our dynamic team.

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Strategic career development planning and initiatives by designing, delivering and leading coaching programs, services, and events offered to students and alumni
Providing direct counseling, evaluates program effectiveness, and adjusts accordingly
Serving as a liaison with organizations on and off campus, alumni, university administrators, employers, faculty, and staff
- Building strategic partnerships with employers to create internships and jobs
- Hires, trains, and supervises Career Ambassadors
- Analyzes data, prepares, and presents reports

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Typical requirements of this position are a Master’s Degree or higher in Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education, Student Affairs, Higher Education or a related discipline plus one year of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience for a Level 2.
This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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The Career Counselor is responsible for delivering counseling services to assigned residential and non-residential students in personal and social development, career development, and behavior. Provides individual and group counseling and crisis intervention to all students.

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Experience: Minimum of one year experience in counseling or related field.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in counseling from a four year university, including at least 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction. Master’s Degree in counseling or closely related field preferred.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid State Driver’s License.
- Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

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The Career Counselor delivers career counseling and job search coaching services that help master's level students and master's program alumni make informed career decisions, gain career-related experience, prepare for an effective job search and obtain professional employment before, at or after graduation.

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Conducts individual and group counseling sessions to help students/alumni make an informed career decision. Assists and guide students/alumni through occupational exploration and the career decision-making process.
Amplifys promotion of programming opportunities to MCOB graduate students.
Coordinates with MCOB Graduate Program directors on career related initiatives, ensuring alignment with student needs and delivery that complements academic goals of MCOB graduate programs and talent needs of industry. Collaborates with MCOB Data Analysts to ensure proper collection and maintenance of alumni career outcome data that adheres to established industry standards (i.e., MBACSEA).
- Managing the MBA Coaching program and relationships with existing volunteer executive coaches, recruiting new volunteer executive coaches. Liaison with mentorship programs managed at USF, giving students access to positive outside career influence.
- Establishes and nurtures relationships with corporate partners to build recruitment pipelines for MCOB graduate students and alumni.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

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The position requires a Master's degree in Career Counseling, Career Education, College Student Affairs, MBA or related field.
Master's Degree in business or higher education/higher education administration; Experience providing career counseling services to graduate business students within a state university setting.

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The Career Counselor provides career counseling to and assist in the professional development of both the student and alumni communities.

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The Career Counselor educates, guides, and prepares students for the transition from an academic environment to employment. Coordinates activities between students, employers, and departments. Designs and conducts workshops and supervises student internships. Organizes time effectively and has strong computer skills.

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Coaches students and recent alumni in the discovery and decision-making process of selecting a career. Guides students through self-assessments, identifies available resources and assists students with career research.
Supervises and evaluates a caseload of student internships providing guidance of learning goals and career development assignments. Assists students with preparing resumes, interviewing skills and searching jobs electronically.
Develops and presents multiple training workshops to prepare students on aspects of the employment and job search process.
Interacts with employers recruiting students and alumni. Conducts site visits to employers to develop and promote internships and career opportunities.
- Demonstrates success in outreach for developing external relationships. Team player that facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.
- Conducts ongoing research to provide information and feedback about recruitment and after graduation activities for students.
- Maintains accurate data and produces statistical reports on job placement, salaries, recruitment activities and other information with strong detail and organizational skills. Assists in preparing and publishing annual reports.

Requirements & Skills 9

Bachelor’s degree in a Social Science, Communication, Counseling, Human Resources or a related field plus three years of experience in occupational or career counseling or equivalency required; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
- Master’s degree in a related area is preferred.
- Training and experience in basic testing and measurement is preferred.
- Experience with career counseling in the assigned area may also be preferred.

Job summary 10

The Career Counselor performs a variety of administrative and counseling duties that assist students in making career decisions, meeting employers, and managing the job search process.

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Designs and implements outreach programs to promote and encourage use of Career Services by students, faculty, and staff.
Coaches students individually and in class presentations regarding resume writing, interviewing and job search skills.
Develops promotional materials and strategies for the department.
Assists students in locating and utilizing the most appropriate technology for their job search.
Uses career services management system and mock interview software to assist students with resume writing, job search, career-related events, etc.
- Works collaboratively with faculty members to promote and provide career services.
- Maintains knowledge of top employers for assigned academic programs, assists employers who reach out to office, and works in a team to host hiring events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

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