at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Positio Title: Career Counselor (AP26-044)
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Apply Before: 01081
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: Description
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Career Counselor (AP26-044). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Why SIUE?
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do
- Counsel individuals and groups throughout all phases of career development, including exploration, preparation, and job search.
- Help students identify and overcome barriers to selecting a major and determining career direction, and assist with decisions related to personal and career goals.
- Administer and interpret career assessments for individuals and groups.
- Assist with writing cover letters, résumés, thank-you letters, graduate school applications, job applications, and other professional correspondence.
- Teach networking skills, interviewing skills, and effective internship and full-time job search strategies.
- Guide students in using campus and career resources such as informational interviews, online tools, Cougar Jobline, career fairs, internship recognition processes, professional attire support, and social media.
- Conduct presentations and workshops on a wide range of career-related topics.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
- Master's degree in counseling, college student personnel, psychology or related degree; course work should include foundations or psychological measurements and the measurement of interest and personality
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience with career counseling, especially in higher education, career counseling, or advising.
- National certification in administering and interpreting the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Interest in working with students with disabilities and student veterans
- Demonstrated experience with one-on-one unsupervised career planning appointments
- Demonstrated experience writing, critiquing and reviewing student resumes
- Ability to present in large and small group settings
- Event planning or project management experience in career services
- Familiarity with Career Services databases (12Twenty, Handshake, Symplicity)
- Ability to create classroom presentations on career related topics using PowerPoint or other media
- Must be available to work evenings and occasional weekends.
- Requires strong communication skills.
- Position may involve extended periods of time sitting at a desk, extended periods of time st
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.PI280884857
