Career Counselor

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Open Date 06/25/2024 Requisition Number PRN14938N Job Title Career Counselor Working Title Career Coach Job Grade D FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Flexible hours 10 - 19 per week, exact schedule to be determined.

3 month contract position.

Is this a work study job? No VP Area President Department 00304 - U Career Success Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 25.00 hourly Close Date Job Summary

U Career Success is comprised of a dynamic team of coaches, employer relations managers, and marketing and events professionals aspiring together to help students achieve their optimal career objectives. We are seeking individuals to expand our efforts to reach each U of U student from every major and discipline.

Depending upon specialty area, auxiliary career coaches may guide students through career preparation that runs the gamut from exploration, personal branding (resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles), applying for jobs and internships, interviewing and networking skills, finally leading to compensation negotiation for early-stage careers.

This auxiliary position is designed for mid- to late-stage and retired professionals who enjoy working with the college-aged students who will benefit from their own career experience and accumulated wisdom.

The ideal candidate is passionate about student success, comfortable with change and innovation, collaborative and supportive, has a strong client services orientation, a desire to succeed in placement metrics, and a high level of professionalism

Responsibilities

• Assists students with preparing resumes, interviewing skills, and searching for jobs electronically.

• Utilizes department platforms such as Salesforce, Excel, Qualtrics, Acuity, and Handshake in working with students and colleagues.

• Outreach to students and recent graduates by phone, email, social media, and/or in person to assist in job search process and obtain placement information.

• Maintains accurate data and produces statistical reports on job placement, salaries, recruitment activities, and other information with strong detail and organizational skills. Assists in preparing and publishing annual reports.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required plus three years of experience in occupational or career counseling or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Demonstrated high level of accountability for meeting performance metrics. Curious and flexible with an excellent work ethic.

Preferences

• 5+ years of occupational experience preferred.
• 3+ years of formal or informal mentoring experience.

Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)

• Yes

• No

• How many years of experience do you have in occupational or career counseling?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years

• 5 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4)

• Veteran Only

• Call 801.581.2169

• Addendum to the University of Utah

• Veteran Only

• Call 801.581.2169 after submission