What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Counselor position at Manhattan College?
Career Opportunities with Manhattan UniversityDepartment : Center for Career DevelopmentPosition Summary : The Center for Career Development (CCD) assists students in identifying, clarifying, and achieving their career goals. We also work closely with employers to cultivate a variety of professional opportunities for all graduates.We are looking for a Career Counselor to collaborate closely with the Manhattan University student body and work alongside the Center for Career Development (CCD) team to enhance students' career readiness.Responsibilities : Provide individual and group career counseling for students at Manhattan UniversityAdminister, analyze and interpret one or more career assessments (MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory) and provide online resources for undecided students to explore various majors and career opportunitiesDevelop strong relationships with the DeansProvide consultation and organization assistance to departments in their development of major specific career related eventsCommunicate and encourage faculty to maintain equitable opportunities for students by posting jobs and internships on HandshakeConduct outreach efforts including workshops and presentations to classes, student clubs and facultyCollaborate with the office’s recruiting team to target employers and build recruitment opportunities to increase quality and quantity of internship and employment opportunitiesRegularly update and maintain online industry resources on majors and careers, domestic and international internships, full-time employment, and experiential learning opportunities in the fields of engineering, education, and healthcare (among other fields) on CCD’s websitesIntegrate technology into daily operations, programs and presentationsAdditional Responsibilities : Help collect Graduating Student Survey data; provide information on walk-ins, counseling, workshop, presentation, internship, mentor program data each semesterSupport center-wide programs and services including co-sponsored programs with other departments including career fairs, workshops and Peer Career Advisor trainingTake an active role in social media efforts and strategy to enhance the office’s image both internally and externallyQualifications : 1-3 years’ experience in counseling, advising, administration or related field, preferably in higher educationFamiliarity with career development theories and practices, assessments (MBTI / SII), counseling and servicesUnderstanding of and appreciation for Manhattan’s Catholic Lasallian mission and heritageMust be flexible, collaborative, self-directed and outcome oriented with strong sense of customer serviceMust have strong written and oral presentation skills and have been successful in working both independently and in cross-functional teamsTechnical Skills : Social Media : Advanced working knowledge in LinkedIn and InstagramMS Office Suite : Advanced in MS Word and PowerPoint and proficient in ExcelAbility to master Internet-based recruiting programs and learn new technologies requiredFamiliarity with Canva helpful#J-18808-Ljbffr
