Career Consultant for Student Athletes

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh Career Center seeks a Career Consultant for Student-Athletes to provide personalized career planning and graduate school preparation for student-athletes and alumni. The role includes one-on-one appointments, workshops, and developing job-search resources across Pitt's campuses.

The position coordinates life skills programming and outreach, working with faculty and advisors to support student development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; combination of education and experience considered for alternatives.
• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Counseling, Athletic Counseling, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual career coaching and assessments.
• Design and lead workshops and programs; develop job-search resources.
• Engage with residence halls, student organizations, faculty, and advisors; build relationships across Pitt schools.
• Deliver career development and graduate school preparation for student-athletes and alumni.

Skills

Career coaching

Workshop facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh Career Center provides services and resources to students throughout their career journey. The Career Consultant for Student-Athletes, under the direction of the Assistant Director for the Career Center, will provide personalized assistance to student-athletes/alumni with career planning and graduate school preparation, and will coordinate programs within the Cathy and John Pelusi Family Life Skills program. Duties of this position include assisting with career planning, internships, job search strategies, and graduate school preparation through individual appointments, drop-in appointments, workshops & programs, developing job search resources, and establishing contacts with employers, faculty, and academic advisors.

The candidate should possess a working knowledge of college-aged career development issues. The consultant will assist student-athletes with career development through individual appointments and various career and graduate school preparation programs. The consultant will perform these responsibilities 3 days per week in the Career Center (200 William Pitt Union) and 2 days per week in the Cathy and John Pelusi Family Life Skills Center at the Petersen Events Center.

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 will counsel and coach student-athletes across all Pitt schools and colleges, offering personalized support for career planning, internships, job-search strategies, and graduate-school preparation. They will also conduct outreach and organize programming for student-athletes across all majors.

Key responsibilities include conducting individual and drop-in appointments, including dedicated office hours at the Petersen Events Center; designing and leading workshops and programs; developing job-search resources; engaging with residence halls and student organizations; and building relationships with faculty and academic advisors. This role supports the Personalized Education Initiative by providing tailored assistance to Pitt student-athletes.

The Consultant will also implement and conduct life skills programming for student-athletes to enhance their overall development, academic, athletic, social, and personal, with an emphasis on engaging coaches, athletics department staff, and staff from Academic Support Services for Student Athletes. Programming will be developed within the framework of the NCAA Student-Athlete Affairs Life Skills program, including key components such as personal development, health and wellness, and leadership, as well as the career development and graduate school preparation activities described above.

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, College Counseling, Athletic Counseling, Sport and Performance Psychology, or Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on student-athlete development is preferred, along with knowledge of NCAA regulations. 1-2 years’ experience in career advising, cooperative education, recruitment/employment, student affairs, guidance, or life skills education, and collegiate athletic experience as a student-athlete, coach, or staff member are assets.
• 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