Career Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Hyannis, MA

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under direct supervision of the Director of Testing and Career Services, the Career Readiness Counselor provides direct advising support to students in the area of career readiness, supports the testing, assessment and programmatic offerings of the Student Readiness Office, and assists in administration of the Handshake platform.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Provide a full range of career readiness support including self-assessments, career-advising support to students, education, research, and LinkedIn workshops, and resume/cover letter support both in and out of the classroom.
2. Assist in the administration of the Handshake platform.
3. Support non-departmental administration of the College's internship process including the maintenance of host-site requests and College administration forms.
4. Work alongside faculty and academic departments to identify and promote career readiness and internships for specific certificate and degree programs.
5. Maintain current working knowledge of services available in the community; maintain effective working relationships with employers, parole/probation officers, social services agencies, registered apprenticeships, Career Centers, Workforce Investment Boards, and other resources in the community to facilitate services for students.
6. Assist with program development and implementation within the Testing and Career Services including workshop development and presentation and assessment proctoring.
7. Assist in collection and assessment of graduate career outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology or a closely related field plus three (3) years of experience and/or training that includes vocational counseling, vocational testing/assessment, vocational referrals, employment services, or career development/transition; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and administrative skills.
• Proven ability and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse population of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree
• Experience with educational testing platforms.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

COMPENSATION: Full-time (12 months) MCCC/MTA Unit Position (Grade 4 - Career Development Counselor) with an annual salary range of $57,249-$67,505. Actual salary will be consistent with the MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program including option for membership in the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System.

Grant-funded: U.S. Department of Education Title III Part A Strengthening Institutions Program Grant Award (# P031A230075), 2023-2028.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 14, 2024

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to grant funding and the FY2024 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.