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Position Title Career and Student Employment Counselor Posting Number Sta00508 Recruitment Type External - Open to All Applicants Employment Type Full-Time Benefits Available Yes Position Summary Information

Nature of Work

The Career and Student Employment Counselor is responsible for providing career counseling, guidance, and employment opportunities to the general student population and alumni of the College of Coastal Georgia. A critical aspect of this position will be to assist students in finding, obtaining, and maintain on-campus employment opportunities. In addition, this position will assist first-year students, especially those undecided on a major, by assessing their interests, abilities, and personal values to help them make sound academic and career decisions. The Career and Student Employment Counselor also serves as the primary point of contact for employer relations and is responsible for marketing CCGA students and alumni as qualified job candidates. This position works collaboratively with the Center for Academic Advising, Academic Affairs, and assists with special projects for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management.

Essential Duties

•Provide career counseling to all students, especially underclassmen and undecided students
•Administer and interpret career assessments related to career exploration and decision-making
•Manage Focus2, an online education and career planning system for students and alumni
•Facilitates resume, cover letter and job search skill development, particularly with first and second-year students.
•Facilitate workshops, presentations, individual counseling sessions, and other relevant programs on topics related to career development
•Administers Student Employment Program
oMatches students looking for on campus employment with positions matching their skills, abilities and interests.
oAssists students with new hire paperwork
oDiscuss the hiring process and expectations with students and employers
oCoordinates with on-campus employers, advisors and faculty to enhance retention efforts
oCoordinates Student Employment Advisory Board and leads semesterly meetings of all campus employers to provide updates on Student Employment and retention.
•Assists in the maintenance of on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities through employer relations outreach efforts, job fairs, and online job postings in Coastal Careerlink.
•Assist the Director of Career Development with planning and unit goals; managing Coastal CareerLink; planning and implementing career fairs and other large events; analyzing and disseminating data from events, presentation, and counseling sessions
•Provide representation in various college committees and college-wide events to enhance awareness and visibility of the Office of Career Services.
•Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Training

•Bachelor’s degree in business, psychology or related field with coursework or certification in career development and two or more years of experience in an educational environment or other related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Strong organizational and time management skills.
•Familiar with a variety of career development resources – both in print and online.
•Excellent computer skills including MS Office and data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications and Training

•Demonstrated ability to administer and interpret career and other assessment instruments and technology.
•Knowledgeable of career development theories and assessments.
•Knowledgeable of best practices regarding resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and job searching.

Work Hours 40 hours per week Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Coastal Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

CCGA Information

College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia. Located on Georgia’s coast, the College campus is in Brunswick with additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland. The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow’s leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers baccalaureate degrees in American Studies, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, French, Health Informatics, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics, Nursing (BSN), Psychology, Public Management, Spanish, and Workforce Management and Leadership, as well as career associate degrees in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Nursing (ASN) and Radiologic Science. A veterans-friendly campus, the College is a designated Yellow Ribbon School. Approximately 3,000 students are served by more than 200 staff members and a teaching faculty of whom 52% hold doctoral degrees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 11/01/2018 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you first learn of this job opening?
   • Brunswick News
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Coastal CareerLink
   • College of Coastal Georgia website (www.ccga.edu)
   • Current/Former College Employee
   • Personal Referral
   • www.higheredjobs.com
   • University System Applicant Clearinghouse
   • Other
   • Indeed.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Georgia Department of Labor
2. Are you currently employed by this College? If yes, enter the department name. If no, enter "No".

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Transcripts 1

Optional Documents