Career Counselor

International School of Zug and Luzern; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School is seeking a Career Counselor to guide students in career exploration, professional internships, and job readiness. You will assist with resume building, interview preparation, Career Day planning, and connecting Cristo Rey alumni to internship opportunities and full-time employment.

The counselor collaborates with Corporate Work Study partners, organizes networking events, and tracks student progress to ensure successful transitions into the workforce after

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience in career counseling, preferably in an educational setting.
• Familiarity with Corporate Work Study programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to guide resume building, interview prep, and job search strategies.
• Knowledge of employment trends and pathways.
• Organizational skills to coordinate networking events, fairs, and workshops.
• Experience tracking student progress.
• Collaboration with teachers, administrators and external partners.
• Commitment to Cristo Rey mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized career counseling to students.
• Coach students on utilizing campus resources to plan career paths.
• Guide resume building, LinkedIn updates, cover letters, and interview prep.
• Leverage relationships with Corporate Work Study partners for job placements.
• Organize networking events, career fairs, and industry connections.
• Conduct workshops on time management, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Track student progress and provide ongoing support.
• Monitor and evaluate counseling programs and adjust as needed.
• Stay informed about employment trends and opportunities.
• Foster relationships with community organizations and resources.
• Support internships and experiential learning opportunities.
• Continue to build relationships with CareerSpring.

Skills

Career counseling

Resume guidance

Interview preparation

Networking events

Collaboration with partners

Progress tracking

Teamwork with staff

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CareerSpring

Job description

Reports to: Director of Corporate Work Study

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, which provides a college preparatory education and a unique work-study experience to low-income families, is seeking a Career Counselor. To learn more about the school, please visit www.cristoreyatlanta.org.

Summary of Job Responsibilities: A Career Counselor at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School guides students in career exploration, professional internships, and job readiness. Responsibilities include assisting with resume building, interview preparation, planning and implementing Career Day, and connecting Cristo Rey alumni to internship opportunities and full-time employment. The counselor will collaborate with Corporate Work Study partners, organizes networking events, and tracks student progress to ensure successful transitions into the workforce post graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized career counseling to students, assisting in the exploration of potential career paths.
• Coach students on ways to best utilize resources on their college campuses to establish career plans aligned with their aspirations and goals.
• Offer guidance on resume building, updates to LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, and interview preparation to enhance students' employability.
• Leverage relationships with Corporate Work Study partners to identify suitable job placements for students based on their career goals.
• Organize and coordinate networking events, career fairs, and industry connections for students.
• Conduct workshops on essential skills such as time management, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Track and assess students' progress in their career and academic plans, offering ongoing support.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of career counseling programs and make adjustments as needed.
• Stay informed about current employment trends, educational opportunities, and industry developments.
• Foster relationships with community organizations and resources to enhance students' career development.
• Support students in identifying and pursuing internships and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Continue to build relationship with CareerSpring, a career access platform for first-generation college students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Previous experience in career counseling, preferably in an educational setting.
• Familiarity with the unique opportunities students gain through the Corporate Work Study Program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students and Corporate Partners.
• Ability to provide guidance on resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Knowledge of current employment trends, industry developments, and educational pathways.
• Organizational skills to coordinate networking events, career fairs, and workshops.
• Experience in tracking and assessing student progress to ensure successful outcomes.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills to work effectively with teachers, administrators, and external partners.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit mission.

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment.