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Reporting to the Director of Career Planning & Resources, the Career Counselor provides career counseling services for students and alumnae, facilitates programs, and coordinates career-related experiential learning opportunities and resources at Scripps College.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned.
Career Counseling
Provide individual and group career counseling to students and alumnae including but not limited to: career decision making, graduate school and gap year research, personal statement review, resume and cover letter critique, job and internship search strategies, mock interviews, networking strategies, finding international opportunities, and salary negotiation
Administer and interpret standardized assessment instruments such as Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, CliftonStrengths
Support students and alumnae seeking graduate school and gap year opportunities
Serve as a liaison for assigned career community(ies); plan and coordinate related events in collaboration with relevant colleagues across the Claremont Consortium.
Conduct outreach and engagement activities with students, faculty, alumnae, and campus partners to promote career resources and services
Provide coverage as needed during drop-in hours
Develop, review, and update career-related resources and content for asynchronous student access (e.g., guides, toolkits, and online materials)
Program Management
Support the planning and coordination of departmental signature programs and initiatives; collaborate with Engagement teams (e.g., Alumnae and Parent Engagement) to incorporate alumnae and parent involvement where appropriate
Contribute to the creation and implementation of signature programs and events as needed, including supporting marketing, student outreach, logistics, and program assessment
Promote and utilize alumnae engagement platforms and tools to strengthen connections between students and alumnae
Facilitate skills-based workshops and trainings; assist in campus-wide initiatives engaging cross-campus partners
Coordinate and attend special projects and programs including employer information sessions, career fairs, and alumnae panels/networking events
Advertise and assist in creation and presentation of workshops on aspects of job, internship, graduate school, and gap year search
Departmental Administration
Support student utilization of job and internship resources including directories, databases and web resources
Assist in the development, administration, and evaluation of departmental programs and student services
Assist in collection of student engagement and outcomes data
Support Assistant Director in providing ongoing training and management of student workers
Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Comfort with technology a must; social networking experience a plus
Candidate should possess a commitment to women's education and an interest in working in a collaborative and creative environment
Familiarity with databases, websites, and social media is a plus.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in counseling, student development, higher education, or related field preferred..
Experience in programming, outreach, workshop facilitation, research, and computer technology required. At least two years of experience working with college students or recent graduates, with the ability to advise high-achieving individuals on career exploration, decision-making, and post-graduate opportunities.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:
None.
OTHER:
HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is a regular status, full-time, benefits-eligible, non-exempt position.
The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday including some evenings and weekends. Hours may vary based on the needs of the College or department.
Hourly rate range: $28.00-$30.65. The hourly rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
May supervise student employees.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.
Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.
At-Will Employment
Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and Claremont University Consortium, which provides shared institutional support services, is reminiscent of the Oxford-Cambridge model. The undergraduate colleges include Pomona College, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College. The two graduate institutions include Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute.