Purdue University West Lafayette , IN 47996
Posted 1 week ago
Req Id: 32288
Job Title: Career Counselor
City: Fort Wayne
Job Description:
Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:
We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Career Counselor in our Career Development Center. The Career Counselor will assist students with their professional development, while educating and preparing them for a lifetime of career success. The salary for this position is $44,000.
Please provide a cover letter and a resume for further consideration.
Primary Responsibilities:
Guide students through a career-discovery process leading to viable career options.
Establish effective connections with diverse populations for effective outreach to assigned student populations.
Provide approximately 30+ hours of individual, group, and virtual career counseling for students and alumni weekly.
Support students with making career decisions; assist with writing resumes, job search correspondence and graduate school essays; as well as preparing for interviews.
Document all interactions in the Career Development Center contact management system.
Serve as liaison to students and faculty in designated Colleges and to the priority student population.
Provide industry-specific workshops and programming to assigned colleges/schools and students.
Interact with alumni and employer partners.
Assist in the development and implementation of a campus wide Student Employee Program.
Collaborate with other staff to ensure the success of the office programming, events, and projects.
Serve on a variety of departmental, divisional and university committees.
Participate in on-going professional development activities and represent the department at professional conferences.
Required Qualifications:
A Master's degree in education, counseling, or a related field.
1 year experience in career services, counseling, academic advising, admissions or a related field within a higher education or secondary institutional setting.
Knowledgeable of career trends, career resources, various industry demand/needs, and academic programs with the ability to make connections between these.
Able to manage multiple projects with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to design and implement programs/workshops with a commitment to student and alumni career development.
Able to take initiative with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a higher education setting.
Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office, digital communication, and virtual meetings in a professional setting.
Benefits:
Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
Insurance starts on first day of employment.
Generous Paid Time Off - additional PTO in December.
Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/
Additional Information:
Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be permitted.
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
FLSA Status
Exempt
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Posting Start Date: 6/19/24
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