Career Counselor
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Job Type Full-time
Job Status Sourcing
Date Posted Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Location Burbank
Duration
Company Information WOODBURY UNIVERSITY
7500 Glenoaks Boulevard
Burbank, CA
Website: http://
Job Description Career Counselor Woodbury University CAREER COUNSELORRESPONSIBILITIES:Reporting to the Director of Career Development the individual guides Woodbury University School of Business students and alumni in multiple areas related to career and life planning. He/she develops and delivers specialized educational presentations and programs in the areas of assessment, career research, career decision making, and job search strategies to meet individual needs of students, faculty and alumni. MAJOR DUTIES:·         Establish office hours for appointments with students/alumni for resume assistance, interview coaching to provide job search strategies, based on current employment listings and resources. ·         Expand job opportunities on the online job board to create a rich menu of employment opportunities for students and alumni. ·         In partnership with faculty, help the Director of Career Development develop and co-teach a career development course for the School of Business students that combines experiential academic coursework and practical experience to enhance students’ career outcomes and improve retention rates ·         Conduct workshops on topics such as Writing Resumes, Interview Skills, Job Search Strategies, Networking, etc. ·         Assist the Director of Career Development and Internship Specialist in coordinating school specific events, hosting career related programs and panels to reinforce contacts for recruitment and placement. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years relevant experience related to career planning and employment services, including direct career counseling to traditional and non-traditional students. Understanding and use of educational practices in career counseling, the job market, recruiting and hiring procedures and ability to advise, motivate, and coach students.  Experience in teaching a career development course preferred. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field, ability to provide career counseling to diverse students and alumni and, to plan and facilitate group presentations and workshops, and to work with community partners on and off campus; knowledge of resume construction, interviewing techniques, job search strategies, career and Internet resources and trends. Thorough knowledge of employment trends and current job market. Ability to conduct outreach to employers and professional colleagues. Ability to work with MS programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Excellent communication, research, public relations and presentation skills, professional demeanor and high energy required. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter; resume, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references; as well as salary requirements, to: Human Resources OfficeWOODBURY UNIVERSITY7500 Glenoaks Boulevard    Burbank, CA  91510-7846
Qualifications EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three years relevant experience related to career planning and employment services, including direct career counseling to traditional and non-traditional students. Understanding and use of educational practices in career counseling, the job market, recruiting and hiring procedures and ability to advise, motivate, and coach students. Experience in teaching a career development course preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field, ability to provide career counseling to diverse students and alumni and, to plan and facilitate group presentations and workshops, and to work with community partners on and off campus; knowledge of resume construction, interviewing techniques, job search strategies, career and Internet resources and trends. Thorough knowledge of employment trends and current job market. Ability to conduct outreach to employers and professional colleagues. Ability to work with MS programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Excellent communication, research, public relations and presentation skills, professional demeanor and high energy required.

How to Apply Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter; resume, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references; as well as salary requirements, to:

Human Resources Office

WOODBURY UNIVERSITY

7500 Glenoaks Boulevard Burbank, CA 91510-7846

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