Career Counselor - Higher Ed. assists and counsels students with their transitions to employment. Organizes workshops to develop the necessary skills associated with career development. Being a Career Counselor - Higher Ed. supports on-campus recruiting efforts and programs involving student and employee interactions. Develops student advising resources and facilitation guides. Additionally, Career Counselor - Higher Ed. typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Career Counselor - Higher Ed. gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Career Counselor - Higher Ed. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
814-824-2000
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mercyhurst.edu
Career Counselor
Location: Erie
Department: Advancement
Reports to: Director of Career Development
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Classification: Administration
Closes: open until filled
POSITION SUMMARY
Career Development Specialists at Mercyhurst University are responsible for providing access and
support to career and professional preparation opportunities for students and alumni. These include but
are not limited to: career exploration, graduate school advising, job search strategies, internship
support, and career workshops.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
notes and appointment check ins, creating and managing events, and using the kiosk features
for first destination reporting and surveys.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The Career Counselor position is a full-time, twelve-month positions with benefits. The Career Counselor
should have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in higher education with an emphasis in career
development.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
documents and the ability to write routine reports and correspondence are of utmost
importance.
WORK CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger,
handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee
must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until date
indicated above. Send cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references to:
Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu
Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal opportunity for
all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state, and local law in admissions, employment and
all services and programs provided.
Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, citizenship status,
ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or
because of any individual’s legally protected activities.
Mercyhurst complies with federal, state, and local legislation and regulations regarding
nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for employment,
students and applicants for educational programs and activities.
Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States
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