Student Career Development Advisor

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Piedmont Community College seeks an experienced Career Counselor to aid students in career decisions, connect with employers, and manage job-search activities. Counseling includes interpreting assessments and guiding outreach to promote career services across campus.

The role also covers résumé and interview coaching, creating promotional materials, and coordinating events with faculty and employers. A Master’s degree and one year of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Development or related field.
• One year of career counseling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of career counseling theory and assessment instruments.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students on career development and interpreting assessments.
• Designs and implements outreach programs to promote career services.
• Advises students on résumés, interviewing and job search strategies.
• Develops promotional materials for the department.
• Assists students in finding career information online.
• Collaborates with faculty to promote career services and host events.
• Provides liaison to assigned academic departments.
• Supports employers and coordinates hiring and student development events.
• Mentors undecided students through the career development process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Career counseling

Microsoft Office

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Multitasking

Event planning

Marketing skills

Team liaison

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling / Student Development / related field

Tools

MBTI

Strong Interest Inventory

Job description

Central Piedmont Community College seeks an experienced Career Counselor to aid students in career decisions, connect with employers, and manage job-search activities. Counseling includes interpreting assessments and guiding outreach to promote career services across campus.

The role also covers résumé and interview coaching, creating promotional materials, and coordinating events with faculty and employers. A Master’s degree and one year of experience are preferred.