Career Consultant for Student Athletes (Career Center)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh Career Center is seeking a Career Consultant for Student-Athletes to provide personalized career planning and graduate school preparation for Pitt student-athletes and alumni. The role includes office hours at the Career Center and life-skills programming, with hybrid work arrangements and collaboration across campus.

Responsibilities cover individual coaching, workshops, resource development, and building relationships with faculty and advisors to support student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience in career advising, cooperative education, recruitment/employment, student affairs, guidance, or life skills education is assets.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel student-athletes through individual appointments and drop-ins.
• Design and deliver career development workshops and programs.
• Develop job-search resources and guides for students and alumni.
• Engage with residence halls, student organizations and campus partners.
• Build relationships with faculty and academic advisors to support student growth.

Skills

Career coaching

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

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.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

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.

Physical Effort

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.

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

Will this position accept 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

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