Career Services/Placement Counselor

About This Role

This role is responsible for coordinating advising and career services for students, with a focus on supporting the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) program. The counselor will assist students with career exploration, academic planning, job searches, and professional development to help them achieve their educational and career goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate advising and career service activities for students within the CEJA program
• Assist with the promotion and delivery of career service activities to current students, prospective students, alumni, area employers, and the public
• Emphasize career exploration and academic planning for CEJA students to select degree programs and develop educational plans
• Assist customers from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds with job searches and resume/cover letter development
• Conduct vocational workshops to prepare individuals for work experience opportunities and employment
• Provide career counseling and academic advising to KCC students interested in the Clean Energy Jobs sector
• Develop and present career exploration programs on résumé writing, interviewing, networking, job search, and professional readiness
• Collaborate to promote internships, job shadowing, apprenticeships, and work-based learning initiatives
• Organize and host various job fairs and other recruiting activities for employers, students, alumni, and community members
• Establish and maintain an effective filing system and utilize data to ensure attainment of goals consistent with the CEJA program

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, student services, career/technical education, human resources, or related field
• Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office or comparable software applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, student services, career/technical education, human resources, or related field
• Experience in career planning and job placement services, vocational education, advising, or counseling preferred.

Nice to Have

• Certification as a professional résumé writer
• Experience in career planning and job placement services, vocational education, advising, or counseling

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits