North Carolina State University Hiring for Career Counselor at Raleigh, NC Full Time

Posting Number PG191556EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Career Counselor

Anticipated Hiring Range $48,000 – $51,184

Work Schedule 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday; Some evening and weekend hours as required.

Job Location Raleigh NC

Department Career Development Center

About the Department

The Career Development Center provides programs and services that facilitate career development and job placement among NC State University students.

Essential Job Duties

The Career Counselor will provide career development services tailored to meet the needs undergraduate and graduate of students of NC State University, with a focus on the College of Sciences and a resource to the daily operations of the Career Development Center. As a part of the Student Services Team, of the Career Development Center, work toward equipping NC State University students overall to successfully launch into their career searches and careers.

Provide customized presentations to classes, advisors, student organizations, residence halls, graduate students, and other campus groups as needed.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Under the supervision of the Associate Director for Student Services, the position will provide individual and group career coaching to College of Sciences (COS) students in the areas of career and professional development, resume construction, interview preparation, job/internship search strategies, and the ePack recruiting database system.

Prepare and deliver customized Career Development Center information to various stakeholders.

Represent the Career Development Center at university orientation sessions and other campus-wide events.

Build relationships with COS faculty members and present career topics to classes and clubs.

Supervise graduate student workers to help provide services to COS via career counseling appointments, drop-ins, and workshop presentations.

Share current knowledge of scientific career paths and the hiring needs of interns and entry-level professionals.

Design new networking opportunities to connect students to alumni.

Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Career Development Center and complete additional projects as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

Provide customized presentations to classes, advisors, student organizations, residence halls, graduate students, and other campus groups as needed.

Provide career development services to students on a walk-in basis as required to maintain CDC walk-in service hours.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s degree in counseling, higher education, or related area, 1 to 2 years experience providing career counseling in a college/university setting.

Other Required Qualifications

Possess demonstrated effectiveness in working with students, faculty, administrators, and employers

Ability to work independently, display a professional demeanor, and demonstrate resourcefulness and problem solving skills.

Good organizational skills, as well as strong written and oral communication skills: public speaking, with small and large groups

Demonstrate excellent skills in establishing and nurturing collegial relationships and working as a part of a team

Proven ability to build positive relationships across campus

Knowledge of career counseling, scientific career paths, and the labor market.

Creative, high energy, adaptable team player enthusiastic about the challenge of moving students toward reaching their future goals.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with career counseling.

Project management and event planning skills as well as the ability to use assessment data to continually improve and develop programs.

Prior experience with the use of innovative web based technology, creative desk top publishing and marketing skills.

Ability to think strategically and independently within a “big picture” context and prioritize multiple projects as necessary.

Demonstrated leadership potential.

Strong student-centered focus.

Comfortable with technology and working in a constantly changing environment.

Knowledge of social media and the best techniques to communicate to current generation of students.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver’s License required No

Commercial Driver’s License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 03/01/2022

Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

Position Details

Position Number 00103412

Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events Mandatory – Medical Emergencies

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No

Department ID 244010 – Career Development Center

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected]. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.