Career Counselor (Full-time, Onsite)

Wilson College; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition remission

Retirement plan with TIAA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA seeks a student-centered Career Counselor to support students and alumni in exploring career pathways and gaining professional skills.

You will provide individualized coaching, develop career programs, and connect with employers, faculty, and community partners to expand opportunities.

This role emphasizes relationship-building, hands-on advising, and helping learners prepare for employment, internships, and graduate studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, career development, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience advising, counseling, coaching, or supporting students or clients in career, employment, or professional development matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide career advising and coaching to undergraduate, graduate, and adult students and alumni through appointments, drop-ins, virtual resources, workshops, and events.
• Develop, deliver, and assess career development workshops and programs responsive to student needs and employment trends.
• Assist students with resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, and professional presentation.
• Coach students on effective job and internship search strategies.
• Support students exploring graduate and professional programs.
• Utilize Handshake and other career-development resources for students and employers.
• Collaborate with the Alumni Office to develop career connections and networking opportunities.

Skills

Career advising

Coaching

Workshop facilitation

Communication

Relationship building

Handshake

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Tools

Handshake platform

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wilson College - Chambersburg, PA 17201

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Wilson College is seeking a student-centered and collaborative Career Counselor to join our Student Development team. The Career Counselor plays an important role in helping students and alumni explore career pathways, develop professional skills, pursue employment and internship opportunities, and prepare for graduate and professional education.

This position provides individualized career coaching while developing and delivering engaging career programming designed to meet the evolving needs of Wilson students and the employment marketplace. The successful candidate will be an approachable and resourceful professional who enjoys building relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and community partners.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide career advising and coaching to undergraduate, graduate, and adult students and alumni through individual appointments, drop-in services, virtual resources, workshops, and special events.


• Develop, deliver, and assess career development workshops and programs responsive to student needs and current employment trends.


• Assist students with resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, professional presentation, and other career-readiness skills.


• Coach students on effective job and internship search strategies.


• Support students exploring and applying to graduate and professional programs.


• Help students identify career interests, skills, strengths, and potential academic and career pathways.


• Provide intentional outreach and support to students experiencing academic challenges, including helping students assess skills and explore alternative majors or career options.


• Utilize and maintain Handshake and other career-development resources for students and employers.


• Collaborate with the Alumni Office to develop career connections, networking opportunities, and other resources for current students.


• Connect students with appropriate campus, community, and external resources when additional support may be beneficial.


• Participate in New Student Orientation, Phoenix Leaders, and other student engagement initiatives.


• Develop social media and campus portal content designed to increase awareness of career services and student participation.


• Build productive relationships with employers, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners.


• Serve on institutional committees and participate in the Student Development administrator-on-call rotation as assigned.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Student-Centered Service: Demonstrates a commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and stages of career development with professionalism, empathy, and responsiveness.


• Career Advising & Coaching: Ability to guide students and alumni in career exploration, employment preparation, internship and job searches, interviewing, and graduate or professional school planning


• Communication: Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and community partners.


• Program Development & Facilitation: Ability to develop, deliver, and assess engaging workshops, programs, events, and resources that respond to student needs and evolving workforce trends.


• Relationship Building & Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the College and with employers, alumni, and community partners.


• Career & Workforce Knowledge: Knowledge of career development practices, employer recruiting strategies, job-market trends, occupational resources, and graduate and professional school pathways.


• Technology & Digital Engagement: Ability to effectively utilize career-services technology, including Handshake or similar platforms, as well as digital and social media tools to engage students and promote career resources.


• Organization & Initiative: Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, programs, appointments, and projects while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail.


• Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Ability to assess individual student needs, identify appropriate resources and solutions, and adapt services and programming to changing student and institutional needs.


• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within Student Development and across the College.

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time, 12-month position.


• Regular work schedule is generally Monday through Friday during established College business hours.


• Some evening and weekend hours are required to support programs, events, and other departmental or College activities.


• Participation in the Student Development administrator-on-call rotation is required.


• The position may require occasional schedule flexibility based on student needs, programming, and institutional priorities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, career development, human resources, or a related field preferred.


• Demonstrated experience advising, counseling, coaching, or supporting students or clients in career, employment, or professional development matters.


• Experience in higher education, career services, student affairs, workforce development, recruiting, or a related environment preferred.


• Experience developing and facilitating workshops, presentations, programs, or other educational initiatives preferred.


• Experience with Handshake or a similar career-services or recruiting platform preferred.


• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Working at Wilson College

At Wilson College, we value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Full-time, on-site employees enjoy:

Full-time, on-site employees enjoy

• Robust Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus college-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance.


• Spending Account Options: Access to employee-funded Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for both healthcare and dependent care needs.


• Retirement Planning: A Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with TIAA to help you plan for the future.


• Educational Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, as well as access to Tuition Exchange scholarships through a national consortium of colleges.

Employees benefit from

• Flexible dining options and free access to our on-campus fitness center.


• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support and resources.

As a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer, Wilson College employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.