Career Counselor

Position Information

Posting Number 20240081NE Job Title Career Counselor Number of Vacancies 1 About Murray State

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Type of Employment Regular Full-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term 10 Months Position Type Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly) Department Career Services Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Career Counselors will assist clients with all manner of job search activities, including 1:1 meeting and presentations.

• Assists in training students on employment systems to assist in matching students with employment opportunities

• Refers students to employment opportunities

• Schedules and conducts office and university orientations.

• Schedules and conducts career counseling sessions.

• Schedules and conducts topical presentations on careers, job search techniques, resume development and the interview.

• Assists student with preparation and posting of resumes and job search techniques.

• Assists with various Career Services events, such as career fairs, tabling, and workshops.

• Develops job leads and utilizes a computerized on-line employment database (Handshake).

• Schedules and coordinates mock interviews.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• Minimum two years of professional work experience

• Evidence of exceptional interpersonal communication and public speaking skills and knowledge of current job search techniques that include preparation of resumes, cover letters, and interview skills

• Must possess the ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and relate to a diverse population

• Evidence of experience with personal computers, including word-processing, spreadsheet, database management, and the internet.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Master's degree

Posting Date 06/14/2024 Closing Date 06/28/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Hourly Rate $16.41 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications) Work Hours Physical Demands