Career Counselor

Position Details Position Information Requisition Number S3477P Home Org Name Office of ProfandCareer Development Division Name College of Business Position Title Career Counselor Job Class Code AE04 A/B/C Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary The Office of Professional and Career Development within the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University seeks candidates for a Career Counselor position to advise and counsel students and alumni concerning career choices and employment opportunities.
About the OPCD: We go above and beyond to develop our students’ professional skills, conduct career assessments, and connect students with employers.
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Essential Functions The responsibilities for this position include the following: Provides individual and group career counseling to include (but not limited to) career development, career choice, workplace transition, and career development issues and assessments.
Plans, develops, and/or presents informational and co-curricular programs related to issues such as career development, career choice, academic plans, workplace transition, and job search skill development.
Documents, reports on, and/or maintains records and evaluation information from counseling/program sessions.
May coordinate internship job-related data.
May train students as peer career counselors.
Assists in the design and implementation of procedures.
May serve as a liaison between students and employers, persuade employers to recruit student and campus graduates and encourage students to research companies and practice interviewing skills.
Teaches in the undergraduate professional development curriculum and contributes to the design and assessment of the courses.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Level I: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, or related field no experience required.
Level II: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, or related field plus 2 years of experience providing career counseling and planning services.
Level III: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, or related field plus 4 years of experience providing career counseling and planning services.
Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.
Substitutions allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities Must have great communication skills to connect with students, alumni, and employers.
Familiarity with career assessment instruments, knowledge of career fields and employment markets, knowledge of career/job search engines/websites, ability to work collaboratively with other staff in teams to accomplish goals.
Minimum Technology Skills Microsoft Suite.
Minimum License and Certifications Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications Experience in a higher education environment.
Posting Detail Information Salary Range $37,900 - $72,200 Job Category Administrative Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 03/11/2024 Closing Date EEO Statement Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment.
Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications