Career Counselor
- Employer
- Fayetteville State University
- Location
- Fayetteville, NC
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Career Services, Counseling
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
The Office of Career Services at Fayetteville State University is an advocate and committed to educating our diverse student and alumni population with group and individualized career development programs and services using the latest research and technology to support their preparation for graduate/professional school and the world of work.
The Office of Career Services is committed to assisting our students and alumni by our commitment to collaborative partnerships with local, regional, and national organizations and university partners to provide information, resources, services and programs that enhance the matriculation and growth of our students and alumni.
Our covenant is to be strong advocates in assisting our students and alumni to become talented professionals and exemplary contributors to our large society.
The Career Counselor serves as a key leader of the Career Services team that provides career counseling, event coordination, program administration, and outreach that support the career development needs of FSU students.
Description of Work Continued:Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Career Counselor serves as a key leader of the Career Services team that provides career counseling, event coordination, program administration, and outreach that support the career development needs of FSU students.
Under general supervision provides individual career assessment, counseling, group and individual educational and career development and services.
Collects, analyzes, and organizes educational and career information through records, tests interviews, and other professional services.
Individual assists students with career development and locating, applying, and securing employment.
Assists students in developing personal and professional skills needed to successfully reach their intended career goals.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Provides excellent customer services to internal and external constituents of the office. Demonstrates a pleasant and polite demeanor to all visitors and constituents.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Individual must have a four year degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of four years of related work experience.
Knowledge skills and abilities:Additional Training/Experience:
Knowledge of educational and career development test administration and interpretation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to evaluate student applications and/or supporting documents. Knowledge of career counseling principles and practices.
Skill in rganizing resources and establishing priorities. Ability to design, develop, and present outreach materials and workshops for students, parents, and other community organizations. Ability to organize, and coordinate events that will enhance the chances of a high rate of graduate job placement. Ability to design data bases, analyze data and effectively make decisions based on data. Must be skilled in the use ofMicrosoft Office products, as well as career development related software and the internet.
Masters Degree in Career Counseling or related field with a minimum of four years working with college level students and/or personnel is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:Closing Date:Open Until Filled:YesAdditional Information for ApplicantsAll new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have experience in a college/university setting?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of experience do you possess working in Career Services department or a department related to Career Services?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 4 years
- More than 4 years
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Organization
Working at Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville State University (FSU) is a member of the prestigious University of North Carolina System. Situated in southeastern North Carolina, FSU prides itself in being in one of the most diverse cities in the country and neighbor to one of the nation’s largest military installations – Fort Bragg.
FSU has a rich history that serves as genesis for its current status as a leading institution of higher learning. A year after the Civil War ended, the Phillips School provided primary education to Fayetteville’s black citizens, and the Sumner School provided intermediate education for this population. The two schools were consolidated in 1869 and dedicated in April of that year as the Howard School, in honor of the Freedman’s Bureau chief General O.O. Howard. Seven prominent African-American men pooled $136 to purchase two lots for the first building that housed the Howard School. Robert Harris was named the first principal of the Howard School.
In 1877, the Howard School became not just the first public normal school for African Americans in North Carolina but also the first state-sponsored institution for the education of African-American teachers in the South. It was renamed the State Colored Normal School in Fayetteville that year, Fayetteville State Teachers College in 1939, Fayetteville State College in 1963, and Fayetteville State University in 1969.
While FSU’s roots are as a teacher education institution, it now offers nearly 70 degrees at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels. Many of the programs are accredited by the top agencies. The university’s School of Business and Economics is endorsed by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB is one of the most prestigious and rigorous accrediting bodies for business programs in higher education. Currently, less than one-third of U.S. business programs and only 15% of the world's business programs have earned AACSB accreditation. Receipt of this distinguished accreditation provides evidence that FSU’s School of Business and Economics has established itself as a leader among business schools. Additionally, the Master of Business Administration program has been cited by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review as one of the best graduate business school programs in the country. The Department of Criminal Justice is accredited by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). FSU’s criminal justice program is the only such program in North Carolina to hold ACJS certification.
FSU is rapidly becoming a center for research and technology. In spring 2010, the university, in conjunction with the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, cut the ribbon on the Southeastern North Carolina Regional Microanalytical and Imaging Center. The center is home to the electron microprobe, an advanced imaging tool that magnifies objects up to 300,000 times.
FSU is a partner in the community. The institution has formulated a strong relationship with the local municipality and with civic and social organizations in the area. The institution enjoys its partnership with its military neighbors. In the coming years, as a result of Base Realignment
and Closure (BRAC), Fort Bragg will be home to more than 50,000 soldiers and some of the nation’s top military brass. To address their educational needs, FSU has implemented a degree in intelligence studies with plans to offer more academic programs with the military in mind.
Students who come to FSU know they will be learning in a nurturing environment from some of the top scholars in their respective fields. As they matriculate, they know their degrees will prepare them to be 21st century global scholars, change agents, and contributing members of society.
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