"Career Counselor - Part Time - Mount Wachusett Community College"

General Statement of Duties:

The Part-time Career Development Counselor, reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management division, is responsible for facilitating student career development and assisting to build career communities via faculty/employer engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Student Support and Career Development: Provides career advising, career assessments, and job search assistance; connects students with employers, internships, and research opportunities.
• Employer Engagement: Actively recruit/collaborate with employers to support internships, exernships, and other learning opportunities, supporting the building of partnerships, and hosting employer visits and recruiting events.
• Workshops and Events: Delivers sessions on resumes, interviews, and career planning; assists with development of career fairs, orientations, and practicums; contributes to the building of college and alumni networking events.
• Academic Advising: Guides students on course selection and degree plans.
• Administrative Tasks: Maintains records, prepares reports, and uses software for data management and communication. Participates in site visits and evaluations to assess host sites.
• Collaboration: Engages with stakeholders, including faculty, employers, and community partners, to support student career initiatives, including conducting orientation programs or students, site supervisors, and faculty engaging in internship and other career-based learning opportunities as needed.
• Professional Development: Stays current on career trends and workforce needs through research, conferences, and training.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, or closely related field;
• Three (3) years' experience and/or training that includes career counseling, career placement, academic advising, veterans counseling, and records maintenance; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• 2-4 years experience implementing career plans and cooperative education experiences
• Experience working within a community college environment
• Project management oversight with multiple teams, managing multiple projects concurrently
• Bilingual

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary: $35.31-46.33 Based on union interval

Employee Status: Part Time Grant Funded- Grant End Date-9/2028
Benefits: No
Hours per Week: 18 With some weeknights until 6:00 pm
Number of Weeks: 52