Penn State University

Part-Time Graduate Student Career Counselor

Penn State University University Park, PA

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  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State University Park Career Services is seeking to hire a part-time Career Counselor to support our team during the upcoming academic year. Preference will be given to applicants who have already completed a graduate-level practicum/internship experience with PSU Career Services.

This will be a paid position, $15/hr for 5-20 hrs a week, reporting to the Assistant Director of Career Counseling. Primarily meets with a wide range of graduate and undergraduate students for the purposes of career/major exploration, interview prep, resume reviews, and developing an active strategy to reach career goals. These meetings will occur within brief (10-15 minute) drop-in sessions and within scheduled (50-60 minute) individual career counseling appointments, both virtual and in-person.

Typically requires 1+ years related experience, and Master’s Degree or higher in Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education, Student Affairs, Higher Education or a related discipline.

Please submit both a cover letter and resume with your application.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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