Career Counselor

Brandeis University is launching a bold new approach to career development as part of its vision to Reinvent the Liberal Arts. We're creating an integrated career center that serves undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni by connecting academic learning with career exploration, internships, employer partnerships, and lifelong career support. We're expanding our undergraduate career team and hiring 4 new Career Counselors. All counselors work with students across a wide range of majors and career interests while also developing an area of emphasis within one of our industry hubs: Business, Consulting & Finance; Government, Public Policy & Social Impact; Science Research; Healthcare & Health Professions; Technology & Innovation.

Responsibilities

Provide career counseling to undergraduate students and alumni through every stage of the career development process; Support graduate students as needed; Help students explore career options, make informed decisions, identify strengths, set goals, conduct career and graduate school research, and navigate internship and job searches; Apply career development theory and best practices; Teach career courses by developing course materials, facilitating classroom instruction, and assessing student learning; Maintain knowledge of career resources, employment trends, labor market data, recruiting practices, and emerging career opportunities; Build partnerships with faculty, staff, and campus partners; Collaborate across the university to develop innovative programs, workshops, and events; Create engaging career resources, presentations, student communications, and online content

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree with 3 years of work experience, or a Master's degree with up to 1 year of work experience; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Strong interpersonal abilities

Nice to have

Prior experience working with youth or young adults, teaching, coaching, or customer service; Experience working with a broad range of student populations; Experience or academic background in Business, Consulting & Finance; Government, Public Policy & Social Impact; Science Research; Healthcare & Health Professions; Technology & Innovation

Benefits

Ongoing training; Mentorship; Support for professional certifications; Conference attendance; Opportunities for leadership; Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; Retirement savings; Tuition assistance; Employee discounts; Voluntary insurance options; Free campus parking