Job Description
Req Id:  38199
Job Title:  Career Counselor
City:  Fort Wayne
Job Description: 

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We seek a full-time, on-site Career Counselor in our Career Development Center. This position will assist students with their professional development, while educating and preparing them for a lifetime of career success. The annual salary for this position is $43,600.00 annually.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide a full spectrum of career counseling services for students and alumni.
  • Serve as liaison to students and faculty in designated colleges.
  • Conduct outreach programs and workshops.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree.
  • One year of work experience in a higher education or secondary institutional setting such as career services, counseling, academic advising, admissions or related field.
  • Knowledge of career trends, career assessments, and career resources with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with both employers and academic units.
  • Knowledge of various industries and academic programs with ability to make connections between these. Capable of managing multiple projects; proven ability to design and implement programs/workshops; and commitment to student and alumni career development.
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills, presentation skills and competent in use of Microsoft Office and technology including digital communication and virtual meetings in a professional setting.
  • Demonstrated counseling skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree.
  • Career counseling experience.
  • Familiarity with NACE competencies, Handshake, and career assessments.

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 are not permitted.
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
  • A Motor Vehicle Records Check is required for this position.
  • A background check and a misconduct check will be required for employment in this position

 

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer.

FLSA Status

Exempt
Posting Start Date:  7/23/25