Career Counselor

Full-time - Entry Level

Miami Shores, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Career Counselor at Barry University plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive career counseling services to students and alumni. This position involves assisting individuals and groups with various career-related issues, including resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, networking, and job search techniques. The Career Counselor is responsible for coordinating both industry-specific and campus-wide career events, fostering relationships with academic departments, and engaging in outreach activities with employers. Additionally, the role includes managing social media platforms, creating engaging content, and utilizing graphic design tools for career guidance and event promotion. The Career Counselor will also teach one section of ORI 300 per semester, a one-credit Career Readiness class that is open to all students and required for business school students. Furthermore, they may teach one of the ORI 100 First Year Experience Seminars, which is also a one-credit class open to all first-year students. This multifaceted role requires a proactive approach to career development, including the research of experiential education programs and the development of campus programs that support career readiness, such as job shadowing and mentorship opportunities. In addition to counseling and teaching, the Career Counselor will create and present various career programs and workshops aimed at enhancing student career outcomes. They will utilize technology, social media, and career platforms to optimize students' chances of finding employment. The position also involves hiring, training, and supervising peer career coaches (student workers) and developing collaborative relationships with academic and non-academic departments across campus to improve career opportunities and resources for students. The Career Counselor will also assist with overall Career and Experiential department events and engage in outreach and networking with local, regional, and national employers to cultivate professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Counsels individuals and groups of students and alumni regarding career-related issues such as resume writing, interview skills, networking, and job search techniques.
• Coordinates industry-specific and campus-wide career-related events by contacting employers, marketing to students, and assisting in logistics and setup.
• Creates, manages, and implements all aspects of the Career Development Center's signature events, including Majors and Minors Fair, Career Spotlight, and Job Fairs.
• Researches experiential education programs and events, including best practices for college students.
• Develops campus programs and events to support career readiness, such as job shadowing, mentorship, and externship opportunities.
• Assists with developing, facilitating, and assessing student mentoring initiatives and programs for various mentor/mentee relationships.
• Creates and presents a variety of career programs and workshops in support of student career outcomes.
• Utilizes technology, social media, and career platforms to optimize students' outcomes at finding employment.
• Hires, trains, and supervises peer career coaches (student workers).
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with academic and non-academic departments across campus to improve career opportunities for students.
• Assists with overall Career and Experiential department events such as Leadership and Inclusion Conference, Women's Summit, and Inclusion programs.
• Serves on divisional and university-wide committees.
• Outreaches and networks with campus community and local, regional, and national employers to cultivate professional relationships.
• Manages the Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook platforms for the Career Development Center's social media, creating engaging content.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in any discipline is required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience using social media platforms and content creation is necessary.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite/Teams is required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance