Compensation Type: Salaried
Compensation: $54,965.40
Job Summary
The Career Counselor provides personalized, high-touch career
counseling and coaching to assigned Pathways. This role is
instrumental in the development and implementation of the Advising
and Career Services program model and works in collaboration with
the Academic Advising team to support students holistically in
their success in completing their degree or certificate program.
The Career Counselor provides guidance to students in setting
goals, making decisions about potential career paths, and providing
campus community resource referrals. This position assists in the
planning, organization, and development of Career READY programming
and outreach and facilitates engagement among students, alumni,
employers, and community partners to help students pursue their
personal and professional goals.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Career Counseling
- Provides career counseling to assist students with
clarification of educational goals and career selection, including
guidance on academic majors and career pathways. Guides current
students and recent alumni to identify careers that match their
personality type, values, and skills, and assists students in
developing educational and career goals.
Provides individual and group career counseling and career
direction services to students, including resumes, cover letters,
interviewing skills, and other professional skills necessary for
career success. Conducts career counseling and test interpretations
for individuals and small groups.
Develop a deep understanding of the Career Services CSM tool
(i.e., Handshake) to assist students and staff with questions and
issues and regularly share dashboard data with key stakeholders.
Leads assigned career development program or outreach effort.
Utilizes assessment tools for the purposes of data collection and
resource development.
Provides career consultation and referral services and
community partners, as necessary. Develops career services and
career coaching approaches for underrepresented student populations
including but not limited to minority students, non-traditional
students, first generation, veterans, and returning students.
Contributes to the identification, analysis, and assessment of
student success outcomes. Connects students with employers, job and
internship opportunities (on and off campus), networking, and
professional organizations as related to academic pathway.
Collects and maintains accurate student records for reporting
purposes while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive
information. Informs students of College policies and procedures,
degree requirements, and how to be a successful student. Interprets
career, personality, and other assessments.
Training & Educational Resource Development
- Develops and conducts Career READY workshops grounded in the
eight career competencies as described by NACE. Topics include
career exploration, decision-making, goal setting, job searching,
understanding labor market data and research, campus and community
professional resources, networking, brand management, and other
related topics using a variety of delivery formats.
- Facilitates career-related classroom presentations, group/club
presentations, and others as requested. Conducts training for new
students and new employees pertaining to Career Services.
Program Coordination
- Actively contributes to the communication plan and marketing
initiatives by engaging with assigned key stakeholders (students,
faculty, advisors). Promotes career services, workshops, and
programming in your area, aiming to increase awareness and student
participation.
- Develops, implements, and monitors program plans, objectives,
and timelines to coordinate activities and ensure alignment with
the department's mission and program goals. Partners with faculty
and staff to effectively coordinate planning and implementation of
programing and training. Gathers feedback from participants and
stakeholders (surveying, CQI) to refine and improve program
offerings.
Relationship Building
- Collaborates with faculty, administrators, and college
departments to identify, define, and meet student career planning
and career search needs, including setting student success goals
and objectives. Develops and maintains relationships with community
partners, creating appropriate referral sources for students.
- Creates and maintains professional relationships with contacts
identified in the community for ease of referrals, collaborations,
recruitment, and placement activities. May be assigned to oversee
special programs, retention projects, and activities.
Administrative
- Provides up-to-date data, tracking for programs, and use of
data analytics via platforms, such as Starfish, Workday, and
Handshake. Tracks student participation and outcomes.
- Provides frequent reports and other data regarding student
participation, outcomes, needs, etc. Effectively uses technology to
aid in tracking and reporting.
Culture of Respect
- Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and
inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the
community.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Counseling, College Student Personnel,
Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field
- One (1) year of progressively responsible experience working
with diverse socioeconomic groups and adult learners
- State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability
to gain access to work site(s)
Preferred Qualifications: Marketing, Outreach, and Project
Management skills preferred
*An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework,
and experience may qualify a candidate.
CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any
time. This position description does not represent in any way a
contract of employment.
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Union (If Applicable):
Scheduled Hours:
40
Additional Information
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