Career Counselor

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Career Counselor provides career counseling, internship and job search services, and outreach and networking programs to students and alumni. This position assists with the management of assigned active employers, career services' events, teaches career courses, and markets career services to students, alumni, and faculty/staff. This position also delivers comprehensive career exploration and career planning services/programs to students and alumni, and provides career counseling and career assessment administration and interpretation. Additionally, the Career Counselor coordinates the internship/cooperative education program, and coordinates and presents specialized outreach programs designed to heighten students' awareness of careers.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers comprehensive career exploration and career planning services/programs to students and alumni; provides career counseling and career assessment administration and interpretation; coordinates the internship/cooperative education program; coordinates and presents specialized outreach programs designed to heighten students’ awareness of careers

• Provides presentations to student groups and classes on career development issues; teaches career courses; provides outreach to faculty and staff to inform of industry, career trends, and relevant career and job search information; markets services to all stakeholders including students, alumni, faculty, staff and employers

• Assists in managing existing employers with questions and issues regarding recruiting students and alumni at Saint Louis University; coordinates specialized job/information networking events; assists with the coordination of on-campus recruiting activities; maintains contact and exchanges information with corporations and government organizations

• Monitors activity budget, runs reports and statistics on the job search database; critiques resumes and corresponds with students through career services management system

• Participates in University and division-wide committees and events; performs other duties as assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of theoretical models for career development and associated counseling and information-delivery techniques and resources with experience interpreting career assessments

• Strong interpersonal and human relations skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Public speaking skills

• Ability to market and advertise programs and services through social media

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in counseling, higher education or related field

• Two years of related work experience

• Experience in career counseling and knowledge of student and human development throughout the life span

• Experience in assisting with all aspects of the job search including resume/cover letter, interviewing, networking, and salary negotiation

• Experience in program and workshop development

Function

Student Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.