Position Details

Classification Information

Classification TitleCareer Evaluation CounselorRegular/TempRegularFull-time/Part-timeFull-TimePosition Notes

All part-time and temporary positions must abide by the ACA rules and regulations. In addition, part-time positions must abide by Valdosta State University regulations including allowed hours worked.

Position Information

Position TitleCareer Evaluation CounselorJob Search IdentifierStaffProposed Salary$34,004.00 Salary is flexible up to 10% for well qualified candidate.General Summary of Responsibilities

Provide individual career assessment and counseling to college students, alumni, and community members. May provide group interpretations of career assessments as appropriate. Develop, implement, and assist with outreach activities addressing the career planning needs of individuals in diverse settings.

Required Qualifications

Completion of master’s degree.

1 Year related experience.

Preferred QualificationsPhysical Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.

Ability to communicate with reasonable accommodation.

Compliance Requirements

Position Requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Worker’s Compensation.

Position Requires a Criminal Background Check.

Position May Require Credit Check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.).

Position Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time, fully benefited (30+ hours)Standard Hours40 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Will provide career advising and coaching for students and alumni through a comprehensive career plan that addresses all aspects of career development and job search transition.

Percentage Of Time45 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Build partnerships with faculty and conduct group presentations on career planning and job search strategies at the request of faculty, student organizations, and community members.

Percentage Of Time35 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Market office services/events throughout campus. Assist with career related office events. Update presentation materials and office documents as necessary.

Percentage Of Time10Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS00893Desired Start DateOpen Date09/30/2019Close DateReference Requests

Reference Requests

Accept Online ReferencesNoMinimum Requests3Maximum Requests3EEO Statement

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to minorities and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is your highest level of completed education?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • Specialist Degree
   • ABD
   • PHD
2. How many years of related experience do you have? Please explain.

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
3. Cover Letter

Optional Documents