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Career Counselor

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University of New Hampshire

Location: Durham, New Hampshire
Category: Admin-Career Counseling and Placement
Date Posted: November 14, 2022

Job Description

Operating Title

Career Counselor

Long Classification Title

Academic/Career Counselor

Campus Location

Durham

Department

UNH Center for Career and Professional Success

Summary of Position

Under the administrative supervision of the College of Health and Human Services Career Director, this position is central to the college�s Career and Professional Success operations. In the context of the UNH Wildcat Way to Professional Success Model, counsel students and alumni in exploring educational, personal, or career goals; identifying interests, skills, and possible majors; exploring internship/experiential learning opportunities; relating majors and competencies to career options; developing concrete action steps to advance career options and the job search process; and researching graduate and post-graduate professional programs.

Acceptable minimum level of education

Master's

Acceptable minimum years of experience

2 years

Additional Job Information

UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement.

Posting Number

PS3537FY22

Other minimum qualifications

Master�s degree in education, counseling, or related student service area
Strong interpersonal skills and communication techniques.
Strong computer skills and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies/tools.
Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
Ability to work efficiently and with careful attention to detail.
Experience working with diverse student populations.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the career advising process for college age students.
Background with issues facing college students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience using email and social media as a directed communication tool.
Proficiency developing content for web and social media channels.
Experience in making presentations
Skill making presentations and coordinating events.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/51232

Percent Time Information (FTE)

1.00

Grade

15

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire�s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Date

09/14/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?

No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

No

Job Category

Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type

Regular

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Duty/Responsibility

Career Advising

Work with students and alumni in one-on-one appointments and group settings on career-related issues:
- Identify experience, interests, and skills as they related to majors and careers and assist students to effectively articulating unique career stories in writing and verbally
- Research internships and careers
- Prepare resumes and cover letters
- Interview and network
- Using social media � internships and jobs
- Conduct a job search � develop an action plan and identify experiences that reflect competencies required for the position
- Research graduate and professional school opportunities and the application process
- Negotiate salary and navigate the onboarding
Work with faculty and employers as needed to provide supportive programming and experiences for students.
Partner/liaise with CHHS student organizations to provide supportive programming and experiences.

Duty/Responsibility

Programming

Develop and deliver workshops and other career related events.
Represent office at university recruitment events such as admitted student days.

Duty/Responsibility

Employer/Faculty/Alumni Relations

Develop an awareness and understanding of employers in order to deliver support for students as they conduct their job search.
Work with alumni, faculty, and employers as relevant to the support and delivery of student services.

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