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Position Title Career Counselor Advertised Title Career Counselor Location Troy, NY Campus Search Number S18-00670 Full Time/Part Time Full Time Portfolio Division of Student Life Business Unit Center for Career & Professional Development Job Summary

The Career Counselor advises undergraduate students; serves as a liaison to one of Rensselaer’s five schools as well as collaborates with a Class Dean to support C.L.A.S.S. http://rpijobs.rpi.edu/postings/6194

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Education, Counseling or related field
• Two (2) years of professional experience in fields related to student programming

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Education, Counseling or related field

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Strong computer skills and knowledge
• Demonstrated skills in counseling, interpersonal communication and written communication focusing on a traditional college-age student population
• Computer skill, especially use of word processing and internet access and research

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Job Posted Date In order to receive full consideration you must apply by Job Close Date New/Replacement Position Replacement Other Position Requirements Additional Information

The Career Counselor provides career counseling and advice to all undergraduate and graduate students such that CLASS, Summer Arch, and the Cooperative Education Program are fully supported. The Career Counselor serves as the CCPD liaison to one of the five schools at RPI. The Career Counselor also serves as the CCPD’s CLASS point person for one of the class years.

CLASS – Clustered Learning, Advocacy, and Support for Students
CLASS is a comprehensive, developmental approach to the student experience at Rensselaer. Through ongoing support, guidance, and co-curricular activities, CLASS connects students to a network of faculty, staff and other students, ensuring that they are part of a strong community of learners through time-based and residential clustering. As students strive to become the leaders of tomorrow, CLASS helps them develop the intellectual agility, multicultural sophistication, and global awareness that will enable them to change the world.

Instructions for Applying Quicklink http://rpijobs.rpi.edu/postings/6194 Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/C.V.
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Are you currently employed with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
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