Career Counselor

Whosonthemove; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 41,258 - 43,660; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Valuable benefits package

Affirmative action/equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Spartanburg is seeking a Career Counselor to provide career development support to students through individual appointments and outreach efforts. Responsibilities include conducting workshops, building employer relationships, and managing the Career Closet. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with a master's degree preferred. This role offers a salary of $41,258 – $43,660 based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience may substitute education.
• Master’s degree preferred, along with experience in career services.
• Background check required and excellent interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in resume writing and interview preparation.
• Conduct workshops and organize career fairs.
• Build partnerships with employers for student opportunities.
• Use technology to communicate with students about internships.
• Manage the Career Closet and process donations.
• Participate in departmental reporting and create newsletters.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to perform detailed work

Ability to handle multiple tasks

High level of professionalism

Confidentiality with student records

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Handshake

Big Interview

Focus 2

Navigate

LinkedIn

Outlook

Job description

Career Counselor – Grant

University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

The Career Counselor provides career development support to students through individual appointments and includes an emphasis on outreach associated with classroom presentations, workshops, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with writing and revising resumes, cover letters, and personal statements as well as interview preparation.
• Conduct workshops; organize career fairs and grad school events; and facilitate classroom presentations.
• Initiate and build mutually beneficial partnerships with employers to develop opportunities for students and promote Handshake as a regular means of connecting all stakeholders.
• Utilize technology (Handshake, Big Interview, Focus 2, Navigate, Outlook, LinkedIn) to engage students and other stakeholders with regular communication regarding internships, upcoming events, employment opportunities, interviewing, and career exploration.
• Provide additional oversight for the Career Closet, including inventory management and seasonal clean-outs, tracking, processing donations, and tax receipting as requested.
• Assist with regular tracking/data collection and participate in all monthly and annual reporting of individual/departmental activities.
• Create and distribute a quarterly departmental newsletter for faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, employers, and other stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 1 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A master’s degree and/or prior experience working in career services or human resources.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

A successful background check is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required as are the abilities to perform detailed work, deal with regular interruptions, handle multiple concurrent tasks, and maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality with regard to student records and information.

Salary

$41,258 – $43,660; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

For more information and/or to apply, go to https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/199494

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.