George Washington University
Career Counselor
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- Provide individual career coaching to graduate students and alumni on topics such as career exploration, job search strategies, resume and LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and compensation negotiation.
- Support career services projects including updating guides, managing alumni contacts, career newsletters, databases, and website content.
- Plan and execute career events, including alumni panels and professional development programs.
- Collaborate with the Center for Career Services on student employment and employer event information.
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred qualifications include understanding graduate student experiences and excellent communication skills.
- Full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
- Salary range from $45,925.13 to $63,191.56 annually.
- Position involves hybrid onsite work and requires background screening including education and criminal history verification.
- Job belongs to the Student Affairs family, Career Services sub-family at GW’s Columbian College of Arts & Sciences.
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| Job Description Summary: | The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences is GW’s intellectual and creative backbone—a place where research thrives, critical thinking is encouraged, collaboration is constant and real-world training goes hand-in-hand with learning. As pioneers of the Engaged Liberal Arts, we equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be effective, responsible 21st-century citizens. The CCAS Office of Graduate Studies is seeking is a Career Counselor to advise students and alumni on career direction and opportunities through individual advising and career workshops including career exploration, job search strategies, professional document best practices and interview preparation. This role will also provide support for administrative needs, data management, internal systems, alumni relations and career resources. Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. |
| Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: | |
| Preferred Qualifications: |
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| Hiring Range | $45,925.13 - $63,191.56 |
| GW Staff Approach to Pay |
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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| College/School/Department: | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS) |
| Family | Student Affairs |
| Sub-Family | Career Services |
| Stream | Individual Contributor |
| Level | Level 1 |
| Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time |
| Hours Per Week: | 40 |
| Work Schedule: | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes |
| Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid |
| Telework: | Yes |
| Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status |
| Internal Applicants Only? | No |
| Posting Number: | S014102 |
| Job Open Date: | 03/25/2026 |
| Job Close Date: | |
| If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | |
| Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. |
| EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |
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