Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Career Counselor in our Career Development Center. The Career Counselor will assist students with their professional development, while educating and preparing them for a lifetime of career success. The salary for this position is $44,000.

Please provide a cover letter and a resume for further consideration.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Guide students through a career-discovery process leading to viable career options.
• Establish effective connections with diverse populations for effective outreach to assigned student populations.
• Provide approximately 30+ hours of individual, group, and virtual career counseling for students and alumni weekly.
• Support students with making career decisions; assist with writing resumes, job search correspondence and graduate school essays; as well as preparing for interviews.
• Document all interactions in the Career Development Center contact management system.
• Serve as liaison to students and faculty in designated Colleges and to the priority student population.
• Provide industry-specific workshops and programming to assigned colleges/schools and students.
• Interact with alumni and employer partners.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a campus wide Student Employee Program.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure the success of the office programming, events, and projects.
• Serve on a variety of departmental, divisional and university committees.
• Participate in on-going professional development activities and represent the department at professional conferences.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field.
• 1 year experience in career services, counseling, academic advising, admissions or a related field within a higher education or secondary institutional setting.
• Knowledgeable of career trends, career resources, various industry demand/needs, and academic programs with the ability to make connections between these.
• Able to manage multiple projects with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to design and implement programs/workshops with a commitment to student and alumni career development.
• Able to take initiative with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a higher education setting.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office, digital communication, and virtual meetings in a professional setting.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be permitted.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. 
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All individuals, including minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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