Career Counselor

Brandeis University • Waltham, MA

4d • $62,800 - $67,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

Brandeis University is expanding its undergraduate career team as it launches an integrated career center serving undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. The center connects academic learning with career exploration, internships, employer partnerships, and lifelong career support. Counselors support students across a wide range of majors and career interests and develop an area of emphasis within an industry hub: Business, Consulting & Finance; Government, Public Policy & Social Impact; Science Research; Healthcare & Health Professions; or Technology & Innovation. Experience or academic background in these areas is helpful but not required; onboarding, mentoring, and professional development are provided.

The Career Counselor provides career counseling through every stage of career development, teaches career courses, and collaborates with campus partners to advance career education. The position is based in a residential university setting. Career staff work 35 hours per week on a hybrid schedule, with flexible hours when available; occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of work experience, or a Master’s degree with up to 1 year of work experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with youth or young adults, teaching, coaching, or customer service.
• Experience working with a broad range of student populations.
• Experience or an academic background in one of the listed industry hub areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide career counseling to undergraduate students and alumni throughout the career development process, and support graduate students as needed.
• Help students explore career options, make informed decisions, identify strengths, set goals, research careers and graduate school, and navigate internship and job searches.
• Apply career development theory and best practices to meet individual student needs.
• Teach career courses by developing course materials, facilitating classroom instruction, and assessing student learning.
• Maintain knowledge of career resources and employment trends, including labor market data, recruiting practices, and emerging career opportunities.
• Build partnerships with faculty, staff, and campus partners to advance the Career Center's mission.
• Collaborate across the university to develop programs, workshops, and events that integrate career development into the student experience.
• Create career resources, presentations, student communications, and online content that support career readiness and encourage student engagement.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and mentorship.
• Support for professional certifications and conference attendance.
• Leadership opportunities in the career services profession.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee discounts.
• Voluntary insurance options.
• Free campus parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level