Career Counselor, Columbian College

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 EngagedLiberal 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 studentsand alumni on career direction and opportunities through individual advising and careerworkshops including career exploration, job search strategies, professional document bestpractices and interview preparation. This role will also provide support for administrativeneeds, data management, internal systems, alumni relations and career resources. Duties and Responsibilities Offer individual career coaching to advance the career development of master’s anddoctoral students and alumni at all stages of their careers. Depending on priorexperience, topics covered can include career exploration, job search/networkingstrategy, resume/cover letter/LinkedIn, interview preparation/compensation negotiation,and professional advancement. Provide essential career services support for ongoing projects such as updating careerguides/resources, managing alumni contacts, overseeing a career newsletter,managing database systems, and maintaining website content. Supports the planning and execution of career events, including alumni panels,professional development programs, and industry programs. Works with the Center for Career Services to provide information to students related tostudent employment, employer events and activities, networking sessions, and on-lineresources. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does notpreclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. 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 besubstituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Preferred Qualifications General understanding of the graduate student experience, with knowledge of howgraduate degrees function as differentiators for job seekers in the current job market. Empathetic and demonstrate high emotional intelligence. Excellent communicator. For example, with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and otheruniversity leadership and stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr