Social Science Career Counselor - Hybrid Schedule

Macalester College; United States; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with 10% contributions

Vacation and holidays plus 10 holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life & dis

Health Savings Account

Tuition assistance for dependents

Free primary care through Nice Health

Fitness facility access

Job summary

Macalester College is seeking a 1.0 FTE Career Advisor to support students and alumni in the Social Science division. The role focuses on individual counseling, program development, and collaboration with faculty to integrate career development across courses and campus activities.

The position oversees Undergraduate Fellows, coordinates internships, and works with employer relations to expand pathways. Hybrid schedule and full benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 1-3 years experience advising or supporting students.
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, presentation) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and sustain key relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other external constituents.

Responsibilities

• Career Program Development and Outreach: collaborates to build and deliver programming for diverse students and builds outreach strategies for the Social Science division.
• Career Counseling/Advising: serves as primary career advisor for Social Science students and alumni.
• Undergraduate Fellow Supervision: coordinates hiring of divisional fellows and trains fellows in resume/cover letter review.
• Other Responsibilities: participates as a team member and supports department goals and events.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

1-3 years advising experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Macalester College is seeking a 1.0 FTE Career Advisor to support students and alumni in the Social Science division. The role focuses on individual counseling, program development, and collaboration with faculty to integrate career development across courses and campus activities.

The position oversees Undergraduate Fellows, coordinates internships, and works with employer relations to expand pathways. Hybrid schedule and full benefits accompany the role.