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

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon is a world-class engineering college recognized for excellence, innovation, and the societal relevance and impact of its pursuits. We produce creative and technically strong engineers and research pioneering solutions to global challenges. We do this with an unprecedented commitment to integrating across engineering, sciences, arts, business, and other disciplines to yield transformative results.

Carnegie Mellon University’s Silicon Valley campus is searching for a motivated Career Counselor. The Career Counselor will provide individualized career coaching to students, both in person and virtually, to support internship and full-time job searches. Coaching topics may include, but are not limited to, resume and cover letter development, job search strategy, target company identification, networking, interviewing, offer evaluation and negotiation, and career exploration.

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.
• Assists 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.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You Should Demonstrate:

• Ability to maintain composure when dealing with difficult situations and/or individuals.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail; keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Visual acuity to perform activities such as extended use of a computer monitor, extensive reading, transcribing, analyzing data and figures, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines, using measurement devices, and/or assembly of parts at distances close to the eye.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years career counseling / planning experience
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful Background Check

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.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Silicon Valley, CA

Job Function

Career Planning and Placement

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Part time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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