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Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
The Career Counselor provides comprehensive career development services tailored to undergraduate and graduate students within the College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHASS), while also providing career counseling to Exploratory Studies students and other student populations across the university as needed. As an integral member of the Career Development Center career education team, this position delivers individual and group career counseling, facilitates tailored workshops, coordinates major college career events, and collaborates with campus partners to prepare students for professional success. The position also supports daily center operations, campus-wide initiatives, and the supervision of student personnel.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Direct Career Education & Counseling
- Provide individual and group career counseling to undergraduate and graduate CHASS as well as Exploratory Studies students, covering topics such as career exploration, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and job/internship search strategies.
- Provide in-person and drop-in career counseling to other student populations across the university as needed or assigned to support center-wide coverage and service demands.
- Facilitate topical workshops (e.g., resume reviews, mock interviews, networking) for general student audiences and multi-disciplinary campus groups.
- Guide students across all disciplines in navigating and utilizing the university's recruiting and job database system (ePACK).
- Assist students in leveraging university-wide resources to transition successfully into professional careers.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual College of Humanities & Social Sciences Career Fair, collaborating with the employer relations team to maximize employer participation.
- Develop and deliver preparatory workshops and marketing strategies to maximize student engagement and readiness for career events.
- Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with CHASS faculty, academic advisors, and department heads to integrate career development into academic programs.
- Serve as a primary resource for faculty and advisors on career decision-making strategies and industry trends relevant to humanities and social sciences disciplines.
- Conduct training sessions for university students, faculty, and staff on effective utilization of the ePACK database system.
- Maintain active proficiency and technical expertise in ePACK and related career technologies.
- Represent the Career Development Center at university orientations, open houses, and campus-wide outreach events.
- Develop and deliver customized career presentations for campus student organizations, residence halls, and academic classes.
- Under the direction of the Associate Director for Career Education, recruit, train, and supervise graduate student workers supporting center operations.
- Meet regularly with graduate student workers to provide guidance,review work progress, address questions, and support their professional development.
- Support general daily operations and administrative functions of the Career Development Center.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
- Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
Minimum Experience/Education:
- Master's degree in counseling, career counseling, higher education administration, student affairs, or a related discipline by the date of hire.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships with university students, faculty, administrators, and employer partners.
- Ability to work independently, maintain a professional demeanor, and apply strong resourcefulness and creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, along with effective written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to use an adaptable, student-centered approach to support students in achieving their academic and career goals.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing partnerships with faculty, staff, and university administrators to advance student-centered initiatives.
- Proven experience developing, managing, and scaling comprehensive projects or departmental initiatives from inception to evaluation.
- Strong track record of working effectively and empathetically with undergraduate students from varied academic backgrounds.
- One to two years of experience in career services, counseling, student development, or higher education.
Required License or Certification:
- N/A
AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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.
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