Career Counselor

University of New Hampshire

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Peter T. Paul College Career Director, this position is central to the college Career and Professional Success operations. This role will involve counseling students and alumni in exploring educational, personal or career goals; identifying interests, skills, exploring internship/experiential learning opportunities; relating majors and competencies to career options; developing concrete action steps to advance career options and the job search process. Work on events such as networking nights and employer events. Join a team of career professionals who are passionate about delivering high level services. Paul College Careers has ranked in the top 50 of college career centers according to Poets and Quants Rankings of business schools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, education, counseling, or related field, as well as 5 years of related experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and communication techniques
Strong computer skills and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies/tools
Ability to work collaboratively
Ability to work efficiently and with careful attention to detail
Experience working with emerging adults, and diverse student populations

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, education, counseling, or a related field
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Experience working with college students, ideally in an advising capacity
Understanding of issues facing college students from diverse backgrounds
Experience using technology platforms such as Handshake and Salesforce
Experience in creating and making presentations
Experience coordinating events

Responsibilities

Work with students in one-on-one appointments and group settings on career-related issues, including advising students in effectively: Learning to identify experiences, interests, and skills and assisting them in effectively articulating their unique career story in writing and verbally Researching internships and careers Preparing resumes and cover letters Practicing Interviewing and networking Conducting a job search – develop an action plan and identify experiences that reflect competencies required of position Researching post graduate opportunities as they relate to our majors Negotiating salary and navigate on-boarding
Develop and deliver workshops, class presentations and other career related events
Work with assigned academic programs to develop and support programming
Develop an awareness and understanding of employers to deliver support for students as they conduct their job search
Work with employers to deliver opportunities to our students
Meet with undergraduate and graduate advising teams on a regular basis to assure solid communication and collaboration
Assist with employer related events such as career fairs and networking events
Work with alumni, faculty, and employers to assure the delivery of quality services and opportunities
Track employer engagement via our Salesforce database