Senior Career Counselor

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Career Counselor will lead the design and delivery of career development initiatives for College of Engineering students. This role involves applying advanced career coaching and labor-market knowledge to support academic success and post-graduation outcomes. Responsibilities include providing career counseling, offering job search tools, and assisting with application material preparation. The position also involves leading and coordinating career events for the College of Engineering in collaboration with internal and external organizations, managing event logistics, reviewing registration requests, and marketing events. Additionally, the Senior Career Counselor will consult with employers on recruitment best practices, employment opportunities, and effective hiring strategies. The role also includes managing the daily operations of career services data systems and websites, reviewing and approving job postings, and coordinating employer relations services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, Higher Education, Human Resources, Teaching, Psychology, or related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in individual career counseling and workshop facilitation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, Higher Education, Human Resources, Teaching, Psychology, or related field.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in standard office software.
• Experience with Handshake or similar career management systems.
• Familiarity with job search and career research resources.
• Knowledge of current employment practices.
• Experience with job search and interview coaching.
• Familiarity with international employment.
• Experience with social media platforms and digital content creation.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design and delivery of career development initiatives for College of Engineering students.
• Applies advanced career coaching and labor-market knowledge to support academic success and post-graduation outcomes.
• Provides career counseling, job search tools, and application material preparation.
• Leads and coordinates COE career events in collaboration with various internal and external organizations.
• Manages event logistics with venue staff, reviews registration requests, and markets events to students and employers.
• Consults with employers on recruitment best practices, employment opportunities, and effective hiring strategies.
• Manages daily operations of career services data systems and websites.
• Reviews and approves job postings.
• Coordinates employer relations services for recruiters.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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