Career Counselor

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Auburn University in Alabama seeks a Career Counselor to deliver individualized coaching and career development services for engineering students. The role focuses on coaching, resume and cover letter development, interview prep, and job search strategy, with opportunities to contribute to program development and workshops.

The candidate will collaborate with the CDCR team to expand programs and initiatives, stay updated on industry trends, and promote career services through professional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field.
• Substitutions allowed: education may count toward experience.
• Experience with career counseling and planning services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive one-on-one career coaching sessions to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Assist with resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Facilitate career development workshops and coordinate internship and job opportunities.
• Stay current on industry trends and promote Auburn's career services externally.

Skills

Career coaching

Resume writing

Interview prep

Job search strategies

Education

Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Handshake

Vault

CareerShift

GoingGlobal

Big Interview

Job description

Overview

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Office of Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR) seeks candidates for a Career Counselor. The mission of the CDCR is to equip and empower engineering students to discover, develop, and launch professional experiences and purposeful careers. This position provides comprehensive career development services to undergraduate and graduate engineering students, empowering them to explore career options, develop professional skills, and achieve their career goals. This position focuses on delivering individualized career coaching, facilitating engaging career development workshops, and contributing to the overall success of the Career Development and Corporate Relations team. This position will coach students concerning the discovery of career interests, seeking and securing experiential and professional opportunities, and navigating the transition from college to career. The Career Coach provides career coaching for engineering students and will collaborate with team members to develop new programs and initiatives in support of student professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive one-on-one career coaching sessions to undergraduate and graduate engineering students, assisting with career exploration, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and job search strategies and assist students through the career decision-making process.
• Assess student skills, interests, strengths, and areas for development to determine the best approach for achieving career goals.
• Actively engage in career coaching team and CDCR team meetings for updates, collaborations, and ways to best support large CDCR team in upcoming events.
• Assist with the professional enhancement of students through interview preparation and facilitation of internship and job opportunities.
• Participate in and support career fairs and other career-related events through academic year Contribute to maintaining and updating career resources, including online platforms, handouts, and resource guides.
• Facilitate weekly Nuts + Bolts of Engineering Resumes group coaching sessions for students.
• Facilitate a variety of requested Career in the Classroom Engagements requested by faculty, staff and student organizations.
• Gain knowledge in career development tools and resources such as Handshake, LinkedIn, Big Interview, Salesforce, CareerShift, and various other resources.
• Support program development and delivery for a variety of career development programs and events for CDCR team.
• Collaborate with the career coaching team to evaluate and enhance programs and services to address student needs.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in career development.
• Promote the university and career services through participation in professional organizations.
• Contribute to the overall success of the CDCR by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Level I

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field.

Level II

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field and 2 years of years' experience in providing career counseling and planning services.

Level III

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field and 4 years of years' experience in providing career counseling and planning services.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Salesforce, Handshake, Vault, CareerShift, GoingGlobal and Big Interview Knowledge of Auburn University's administrative, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with career assessment tools and interpretation (i.e. Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, Clifton Strengths Experience in student data collection and interpretation, career-related CSM (client management system).

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.

Posted Date

7/22/2026