Student Career Counselor & Retention Specialist

Columbus Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbus Technical College seeks a part-time Career Counselor & Retention Specialist to advise students on career paths and employment opportunities. The role supports resume writing, mock interviews, and coordination of job fairs to enhance persistence in programs.

The position involves academic advising, retention initiatives, and collaboration with campus departments to ensure student success and timely progress toward degree completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years of related work experience in student advisement, career counseling, or community counseling services.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on career paths and employment options.
• Assist with resume writing and mock interviews.
• Coordinate and conduct academic advising and retention programs.
• Arrange employer visits and job fairs for student recruitment.
• Maintain accurate student/employer files and reports.

Skills

Career counseling

Resume writing

Mock interviews

Job fairs

Student advising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BANNER software

Job description

Columbus Technical College seeks a part-time Career Counselor & Retention Specialist to advise students on career paths and employment opportunities. The role supports resume writing, mock interviews, and coordination of job fairs to enhance persistence in programs.

The position involves academic advising, retention initiatives, and collaboration with campus departments to ensure student success and timely progress toward degree completion.