Career Consultant for Engineering and Science

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh's Career Center seeks a Career Consultant to support Engineering and STEM students. You will provide personalized career planning, internships, job search strategies, and graduate school preparation, while also offering outreach and programming to the Swanson School of Engineering.

The role involves individual and drop-in appointments, workshops, and programming; developing job search resources; and engaging with residence halls, student organizations, and faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of career development issues relevant to Engineering and STEM majors.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual appointments and drop-ins for career coaching.
• Lead workshops and programs; develop job search resources.
• Outreach to residence halls and student organizations; build faculty/advisor relationships.
• Teach career development courses and promote the career center at University events.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling Psychology, or related field

Job description

The Career Center at the University of Pittsburgh provides excellent services and resources to students “from start to finish” during their career journey. The Career Center seeks a Career Consultant to support Engineering and STEM students. The Career Consultant will provide personalized assistance to students/alumni with career planning, internships, job search strategies, and graduate school preparation, and will also provide outreach and programming to the Swanson School of Engineering.

Duties of this position include individual appointments, drop-in appointments, workshops and programs, developing job search resources, outreach to residence halls and student organizations, and establishing contacts with faculty and academic advisors. The candidate should possess a working knowledge of career development issues relevant to Engineering and STEM majors. The consultant in this position will work with students at all class levels across majors including Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. This position aligns perfectly with the Personalized Education Initiative by providing individual assistance to engineering students.

Provides group and individual student career coaching and assessments to foster understanding of University resources, professional development, and career opportunities. Assists in creation and facilitation of education and outreach. Teaches career development courses. Promotes and represents the career center at University functions and drives outreach.

The Career Consultant counsels and coaches students across engineering and physical sciences majors, offering personalized support in career planning, internships, job search strategy, and graduate school preparation. Responsibilities include conducting individual and drop-in appointments; designing and leading workshops and programs; developing job search resources; engaging with residence halls and student organizations; conducting outreach; and building relationships with faculty and academic advisors. This role supports the Personalized Education Initiative by providing tailored assistance to students.

The position is primarily sedentary. Computer and technology use is necessary. On event or fair days, the role requires mobility (including standing) and the ability to lift and/or carry 25 lbs.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details

• Assignment Category: Full-time regular
• Job Classification: Staff.Career Counselor
• Job Family: Academic & Student Services
• Job Sub-Family: Career Services
• Campus: Pittsburgh
• Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
• Substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
• Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: A master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling Psychology, or an associated field is preferred.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Occasional weekends and evenings
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
• Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
• Relocation Offered: No
• Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
• Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
• Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
• Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
• Optional Documents: Not Applicable