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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Career Services at University Park is seeking applicants for a full-time Career Counselor position. The Career Counselor/Career Services Specialist assists students in the development of career-life plans that include the exploration of career identity and career possibilities.
Will also typically engage in the following tasks:
Provide individual career coaching and/or counseling services to undergraduate and graduate students from all academic colleges at University Park; career meetings occur within brief (10-15 minute) drop-in sessions and in scheduled (50-60 minute) career counseling appointments, both virtual and in-person
Collaborate in the development and delivery of career education programs
Support the larger Career Services team at campus-wide outreach events such as Open Houses and Career Fairs
Advise students on available University career development resources
Counsel and prepare students for internships including job searching guidance, networking support, mock interviews, and resume reviews
Develop strategies with the students to aid in reaching career goals, such as securing internships, full-time employment, or acceptance into graduate/professional school programs
Administer and interpret a broad range of career assessment instruments
Maintain documentation that tracks client progress, assessments results, and goals, ensuring confidentiality
Minimally requires 1+ years related experience, and a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education, Student Affairs, Higher Education or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preference will be given to applicants possessing counseling experience (ideally in a career development context) and knowledge of career development theory, with a commitment to serving students diverse in identity and in career goals, and with a demonstrated ability to work constructively within a team environment.
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):
Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)
Generous vacation time and sick time
16 paid holidays/campus closure days
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$51,000.00 - $74,000.00
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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