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Career Counselor, CALS Career Services

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NC State University
Location
Raleigh, NC
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Job Details

Posting Number:

PG194683EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Career Counselor, CALS Career Services

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Commensurate with Experience ($54,000 - $59,000)

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Varies (40 hours per week)

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

CALS - Academic Programs

About the Department:

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is one of ten colleges at NC State University, a land grant institution in Raleigh, North Carolina. CALS teaches students in disciplines related to agriculture and life sciences, creates new knowledge through innovative research, provides solutions for the public with community-based extension programs, and develops leaders to guide society – all in an effort to improve the economic, environmental and social well-being of our state and the world.
CALS Academic Programs carries out the College’s teaching mission, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as two-year associate degrees through the Agricultural Institute. CALS Career Services is part of CALS Academic Programs and prepares students for their job search and career, connecting them with employers seeking well-trained talent.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties:

The Career Counselor will enhance the career and professional development of CALS students through individual career counseling and training programs. The Career Counselor’s work will contribute to 4,500+ CALS students improving their career readiness, participating in experiential learning, and securing post-graduation opportunities aligning with their interests. The person in this position will report to the Director of CALS Career Services.
Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Student Career and Professional Training

  • Provide individual career counseling and coaching to current CALS students and alumni within 12 months of graduation.
  • Present career and professional development presentations and workshops to groups of students through classes, clubs, and other group sessions.
  • Present career information that is tailored to specific CALS majors.
  • Coordinate with faculty members to provide career and professional development training to their students, including through tailored activities such as resume and mock interview events.
  • Coordinate networking and professional development events and programs to train students and link them with industry personnel.
  • Manage and grow the CALS Jumpstart career and professional development conference into a premier opportunity for CALS students.
  • Develop career-related resources and communicate up-to-date information on career opportunities specific to CALS majors.
  • Provide students with regular communication regarding career and professional development information, upcoming events, and career-related opportunities.
  • Consult with and support departmental efforts to enhance career and professional development in students.
  • Engage with alumni and industry professionals to support current CALS student career and professional development.
  • Train faculty in providing up-to-date career and professional development information to students.

Program Management
  • Manage the CALS Peer Career Coach (PCC) program, including recruiting, training, and supervising up to 12 PCCs per year.
  • Manage CALS student recruiting and participation in the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) program.
  • Oversee publication of a weekly email newsletter marketing career-related events and opportunities.
  • Provide support for the CALS Rural Works! program, including conducting internship site visits.
  • Serve as a representative of CALS Career Services as needed.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.


Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline, with a minimum of 2 years of related professional experience in higher education career services.

Other Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to guide students in making informed career decisions.
  • Ability to work with a high level of independence and autonomy while simultaneously functioning in a collaborative framework.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Technology expertise – demonstrated ability to use and learn technologies used in career services, such as Google suite, Zoom, Mailchimp, Canva, Symplicity, and CRM systems.
  • Must be a creative, high-energy, and adaptable team player enthusiastic about supporting students in reaching their career goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree, or working toward completion of a masters degree, in career counseling or higher education, with 2+ years of experience in higher education career services.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Valid NC driver’s license or the ability to obtain within 60 days of start.

Valid NC Driver's License required:

Yes

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

05/29/2026

Anticipated Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Number:

00112063

Position Type:

EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.00

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID:

110101 - CALS - Academic Programs

EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Organization

NC State: Think and Do

NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.

NC State studentsOur 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives

NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.

Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.

Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future

NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.

NC State bldg in darkOur Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”

In Raleigh and Around the World

It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:

NC State building oldWith Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.

More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.

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