Career Counseling Coordinator

Department

Compensation

General Description / Primary Purpose: 

The Career Counseling Coordinator will coordinate and implement career development, planning and professional development services, programs, events, and resources targeted to major and career exploration and decision-making to primarily engage first-year students. These programs and services are also extended to second-year students, transfer students or students at any level to assist in the development and implementation of career action plans early in the college career. Emphasis with tasks will also target offering experiential experiences and activities for students.
 
Job Function: 

• Assist students and alumni during individual appointments, walk-in sessions, and group settings to provide career development services and resources. 
• Teach students decision-making skills for selecting majors and identifying suitable career options and for developing a career action plan for success. 
• Administer and interpret career assessments in individual appointments and group settings. 
• Serve as primary liaison to select campus partners to collaborate on the development and delivery of programs and services. 
• Assist students with developing professional skills (e.g., resumes, interviews, networking) and facilitate connections to resources, services and events targeting internship and job opportunities. 
• Assist in developing and maintaining contact with employers and community partners to offer career education and experiential programs and activities. 
• Maintain current knowledge and skills to teach students about resources to connect majors to careers and job market and salary trends. 
• Coordinate career education programs and presentations for classroom visits, student groups and new student orientations. 
• Assist with the planning and implementation of events and job fairs. 
• Participate in outreach and marketing initiatives and activities, including evening and weekend events, targeted to current and prospective students. 
• Develop career education handouts and resources. 
• Maintain confidentiality in student advising relationships and responsibly manage sensitive student information in compliance with legislative, ethical, and institutional guidelines.
• Implement administrative and student-focused tasks supporting the department’s overall mission. 

 Marginal Functions

• Maintain statistical records and develop weekly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Available for a non-traditional work schedule to meet evening and weekend programming needs
• Other tasks maybe assigned as necessary to support the mission of Career Services.
• Participate in professional development activities. 
• Attend staff/unit meetings and provide updates and overview of accomplishments/activities. 

Supervision Exercised 

Supervise designated student and/or OPS staff, as needed. 

Supervision Received 

Supervision consists of general statement of goals and objectives; but the coordinator is highly autonomous and is encouraged to develop as many programs and activities as possible consistent with maximum possible support to the student groups. 

Required Qualifications

Departmental Requirements 

• Career counseling skills and theoretical knowledge specifically targeted to assisting students with major and career decision-making 
• Effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills 
• Experience developing and implementing career development and professional skills programs, workshops and resources 
• Certification, training and experience in the administration and interpretation of career assessments is preferred 
• Experience building campus and external partnerships is preferred 
• Certification and training in the administration and interpretation of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and other career assessments is preferred but not required. 

UNF’s Student Success team offers a high energy, collegial work culture where team members contribute every day to helping students succeed. After completing onboarding and training in this position you can be part of a hybrid team (mix of on-campus and in-state remote work). You will rapidly develop portable, marketable skills, expand connections to other professionals in Higher Education, and enjoy opportunities for mentorship and professional development. Your day-to-day efforts will emphasize self-directed and autonomous work. In addition to being part of a dynamic team, you will also have access to a competitive benefits package https://www.unf.edu/hr/benefits/index.html including UNF’s Employee Education Program, which includes up to 6 hours of tuition-free courses each semester. In addition to skill specialization and professional development opportunities in this role, you could potentially earn a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership or a master's degree or certificate in one of UNF’s 75 graduate programs in arts and sciences, business, computing and engineering, education, and health. Apply today to become part of a team that empowers students with knowledge, resources, and opportunities to succeed. 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.