Career Planning Counselor

Bright Horizons Family Solutions•Newton, MA

3d•$79,000 - $88,000

About The Position

To provide expert guidance to college students and their families around all aspects of career planning; build client relationships; and contribute to the collective knowledge of the education team to provide the best quality counseling in support of all families we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or related field desired
Five years of experience in career advising in a university setting
The ability to reach all audiences and meet families where they are in the process
High degree of integrity
Confident presence, strong relationship building skills, and a professional manner
Strong editing and writing ability coupled with attention to detail
High level presentation skills in both large group and individual settings
Work a flexible schedule, including some evening or weekend appointments
Physically located on West Coast or western region of US preferred
Access to reliable internet required

Nice To Haves

Experience advising high school students and their families a plus
Familiarity with alternatives to four-year degree pathways (associate’s degrees, trade schools, apprenticeships, etc.) a plus
Passion for career education and a commitment to increasing career pathways for a broad constituency of students.

Responsibilities

Deliver expertise through phone counseling sessions and seminars related to all aspects of the major and career exploration process (including guiding students through reflection and career inventories, understanding and leveraging resources within their high school, college, and community, and managing expectations and goals)
Provide clear and actionable feedback on student resumes and essays, and in response to questions submitted via the help desk
Connect with a diverse group of students and parents at various socioeconomic levels and help them successfully navigate their path from high school or college to career
Collaborate with coaching staff across College Coach and EdAssist for career planning support, contributing to internal projects as required. This may include: development/revision of client-facing curriculum or educator-facing training materials; social media initiatives; service delivery best practices; other internal areas of interest.
Other counseling and coaching duties as assigned