Career Counselor; -plan

Position Purpose

The CSUB Center for Career Education and Community Engagement (CECE) prepares students for lifelong learning and development through community engagement and career education by forming strong partnerships with community organizations, employers, CSUB students, faculty, and staff. CECE offers comprehensive career counseling services, job postings, and community service opportunities for CSUB students. Staff members work directly with students to explore their educational and career plans, helping them create an academic- and community-oriented professional roadmap for success.

• Provide individual and group career advising to undergraduate and graduate students regarding career exploration, major selection, internship and job search strategies, and graduate school planning.
• Conduct structured advising interviews to assess students’ academic background, interests, skills, values, identity development, and career readiness. Identify barriers to career progression and recommend appropriate strategies and campus resources.
• Conduct resume, cover letter, and graduate school application reviews in one‑on‑one, group, electronic, and virtual formats and provide written and verbal feedback.
• Prepare students for interviews by conducting mock interviews, providing behavioral interviewing coaching, and offering targeted feedback to strengthen communication and professional presentation skills.
• Guide students in developing job and internship search strategies, including use of digital platforms, employer research, networking outreach, and labor market analysis.
• Assist students in developing short‑ and long‑term career management strategies aligned with academic preparation and labor market trends.
• Utilize CECE’s career management system (Handshake) and related technologies to support advising, employer connections, and student engagement.
• Monitor student progress toward career goals; evaluate effectiveness of recommended strategies and adjust guidance as appropriate.
• Refer students to appropriate campus departments or external resources when issues extend beyond the scope of career advising (e.g., academic advising, counseling services, financial aid).
• Maintain confidential student records in accordance with university policy and applicable regulations.

• Plan, develop, and deliver workshops, classroom presentations, and seminars on career development topics including resume writing, interviewing, networking, job search strategies, career readiness competencies, and major exploration.
• Tailor presentations to diverse student populations and academic disciplines.
• Collaborate with academic departments, campus programs, and employers to integrate career development content into courses and co‑curricular programming.
• Represent CECE at campus events and employer engagement.
• Assess effectiveness of workshops and recommend improvements to program delivery.

• Assist with outreach and marketing of CECE services at resource fairs, orientations, and information sessions to students, campus community, employers, and community partners.
• Coordinate and update CECE’s printed and electronic materials using campus‑supported software.
• Support targeted outreach initiatives to increase student engagement with CECE services.
• Coordinate communication efforts in collaboration with CECE staff and campus partners.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives that advance CECE goals.

Education & Experience: Equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job‑related field and equivalent to two (2) years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field. Experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth.

Specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the appropriate knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis. A master’s degree in a job‑related field may…