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Requisition Number
S3477P
Home Org Name
Office of ProfandCareer Development
Division Name
College of Business
Position Title
Career Counselor
Job Class Code
AE04 A/B/C
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The Office of Professional and Career Development within the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University seeks candidates for a Career Counselor position to advise and counsel students and alumni concerning career choices and employment opportunities.
About the OPCD: We goabove and beyond to develop our students’ professional skills, conduct career assessments, and connect students with employers. For more information about the OPCD, visit: https://harbert.auburn.edu/about/offices-services/opcd/index.html
About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.
About the OPCD: We goabove and beyond to develop our students’ professional skills, conduct career assessments, and connect students with employers. For more information about the OPCD, visit: https://harbert.auburn.edu/about/offices-services/opcd/index.html
About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.
Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more!
Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.
Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
Essential Functions
The responsibilities for this position include the following:
- Provides individual and group career counseling to include (but not limited to) career development, career choice, workplace transition, and career development issues and assessments.
- Plans, develops, and/or presents informational and co-curricular programs related to issues such as career development, career choice, academic plans, workplace transition, and job search skill development.
- Documents, reports on, and/or maintains records and evaluation information from counseling/program sessions.
- May coordinate internship job-related data.
- May train students as peer Career Counselors.
- Assists in the design and implementation of procedures.
- May serve as a liaison between students and employers, persuade employers to recruit student and campus graduates and encourage students to research companies and practice interviewing skills.
- Teaches in the undergraduate professional development curriculum and contributes to the design and assessment of the courses.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Level I: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, or related field no experience required.
Level II: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, or related field plus 2 years of experience providing career counseling and planning services.
Level III: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, or related field plus 4 years of experience providing career counseling and planning services. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.
Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Level I: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, or related field no experience required.
Level II: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, or related field plus 2 years of experience providing career counseling and planning services.
Level III: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, or related field plus 4 years of experience providing career counseling and planning services. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.
Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Must have great communication skills to connect with students, alumni, and employers.
Familiarity with career assessment instruments, knowledge of career fields and employment markets, knowledge of career/job search engines/websites, ability to work collaboratively with other staff in teams to accomplish goals.
Familiarity with career assessment instruments, knowledge of career fields and employment markets, knowledge of career/job search engines/websites, ability to work collaboratively with other staff in teams to accomplish goals.
Minimum Technology Skills
Microsoft Suite.
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Experience in a higher education environment.
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$37,900 - $72,200
Job Category
Administrative
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
03/11/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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