Career Counselor

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Career Development Center

About the Department:

The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State.

NC State wants employees to achieve their highest potential at work, learn more about our employee value proposition here (You Belong Here). The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.

The Career Development Center prepares and empowers students to identify and pursue their career goals.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

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.

College Partnerships & Event Coordination

• 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.

Technology & Campus Outreach

• 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.

Graduate Student Supervision & Operational Support

• 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 Responsibilities:

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in counseling, career counseling, higher education administration, student affairs, or a related discipline by the date of hire.

Other 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(s) or Certification(s):

• N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required: No

Commercial Driver's License required: No

Job Open Date: 10/14/2026

Anticipated Close Date: 10/30/2026; if posting is active, we are still accepting and reviewing applications.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In addition to your application, please attached your resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Position Number: 00041258

Position Type: EPS/SAAO

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

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID: 244010 - Career Development Center

EEO:

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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Organization

NC State: Think and Do

NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.

Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

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NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.

Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.

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NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.

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• No. 2 hot spot for tech jobs (Forbes, 2016)
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• Selected as a Google Fiber expansion city

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More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.