Career Counselor Intern (AP26-088)

Salary: $36,629.92 - $40,699.92 Annually
Location : Edwardsville, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01326
Organization: Career Development Center
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Determined by Position


Description

Career Counselor Intern (AP26-088)
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Career Counselor Intern (AP26-088) . As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do
This position is an Intern level Career Counselor. The Career Counselor Intern will be actively training with and being supervised by a designated Career Counselor in the unit. Duties the Intern will be trained on include: Counseling, Career Exploration, Career Preparation, and Job Search.

• Counsel individuals and groups in various phases of the career development process.
• Provide assistance to students with identifying and overcoming barriers to selecting major and determining career direction.
• Assist with decisions relating to personal and career goals. Administer and interpret career assessments' to individuals and groups.
• Assist with writing cover letters, resumes, thank you letters, graduate school applications, job applications, and all other forms of business correspondence related to job search.
• Teach networking skills, interviewing skills, and effective internship and full-time job search strategies to individuals and groups.
• Discuss effective use of career and campus resources. including informational interviewing, print and on-line materials, Cougar Jobline, career fairs and other events, departmental Co-op and internship transcript recognition availability, professional attire, and social media.
• Conduct presentations and workshops on a variety of career-related topics.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Please note that the salary is dependent upon Master's degree completion.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications


-Pursuing a Master's degree in counseling, college student personnel, psychology or related degree; course work should include foundations or psychological measurements and the measurement of interest and personality with degree conferral within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications


- National certification in administering and interpreting the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Interest in working with students with disabilities and student veterans
- Demonstrated experience with one-on-one unsupervised career planning appointments
- Demonstrated experience writing, critiquing and reviewing student resumes
- Ability to present in large and small group settings
- Event planning or project management experience in career services
- Familiarity with Career Services databases (12Twenty, Handshake, Symplicity)
- Ability to create classroom presentations on career related topics using Power Point or other media

Please submit cover letter, resume, transcripts, and references.

Supplemental Information
Application Materials and Information:

• To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
• You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Pre- Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information:

Visa Sponsorship & F-1/J-1 Visas

SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided.


International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

E-Verify

SIUE is not currently enrolled in or participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program.

SIUE does not use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees through the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security databases. Therefore, the University cannot legally employ individuals who are on OPT STEM Extension, as we cannot provide an E-Verify case number, participation confirmation, or related documentation.

SIUE complies with all applicable federal employment eligibility verification requirements, including completion and maintenance of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for all employees as required under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

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EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email: View email address on click.appcast.io
SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• University tuition waivers (full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance;
• SURS retirement plan;
• Supplemental retirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLife programs;
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit:
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Do you currently possess a Master's Degree in the subject or a related field as specified in the minimum qualifications? If YES,please indicate the area of your degree.
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Do you currently possess a Bachelor's Degree in the subject or a related field as specified in the minimum qualifications? If YES,please indicate the area of your degree.
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