Career Counselor - College of Engineering - SV Career Services and Student Affairs

Core Responsibilities

• Develop career-related workshop materials and facilitate workshops and presentations for students on topics related to career development and employment preparation.
• Cultivates potential and maintains existing relationships with employers through direct correspondence, membership in professional organizations, attendance at conferences, etc.
• Writes and edits various career-related publications, including the vacancy newsletter, brochures, reports, articles, etc.
• Responses to inquiries and other correspondence from students and alumni, employers and others.
• Trouble shoots problems and questions concerning career/job issues and other university policies and procedures. Answers all routine questions or corrects routine problems directly. Refers difficult issues and questions to supervisor.
• Provides career counseling to students and alumni through administration and interpretation of various vocational tests and inventories during individual counseling sessions.
• Aids students in assessing their career goals, formulating job search strategies, developing resumes and practicing interviewing skills, etc. Provides resume referral services job placement.
• Creates, organizes and presents career-related programs, workshops, job fairs, graduate school fairs/events, etc.
• Acts as liaison between Career Center and other university offices, including Student Employment, Dean of Student Affairs, Academic departments, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years career counseling / planning experience

Requirements

• Successful Background Check

Benefits

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits. Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page. At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.