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Purdue University Fort Wayne is hiring a Career Counselor. This role involves providing comprehensive career counseling services to students and alumni, conducting outreach programs, and collaborating with faculty and staff to support student professional development and career success.

Highlights

Provide career counseling services for students and alumni.
Serve as liaison to students and faculty in designated colleges.
Conduct outreach programs and workshops.
Collaborate with staff on office programming, events, and projects.
Serve on university committees.
Use Microsoft Office, digital communication tools, and virtual meeting platforms.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related field; one year of relevant experience; knowledge of career trends and resources.
Preferred qualifications: Master's degree, career counseling experience, familiarity with NACE competencies, Handshake, and career assessments.
Compensation: $43,600 annually.
Benefits include free tuition through Purdue University Global, insurance starting day one, and generous paid time off.

Career Counselor Full 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 in business, accounting or related field.
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

Original Job Description

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

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 in business, accounting or related field.
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

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