Career Consultant

Title

Career Consultant - 12220

Provides specialized individual and group career counseling, consulting and advising in an effort to assist students in developing the competencies required to become informed about their choice of a major, career options, opportunities related to their personal and professional objectives, and to make informed decisions concerning career goals. Utilizes career development and student development theories to design, deliver, and evaluate services such as consulting, career assessments, presentations and workshops, industry programs, career education literature and handouts, and learning activities.

Liaises and collaborates with senior stakeholders including faculty, administration, staff, employees, and student / student groups on special programming initiatives. Serves as a liaison between the Career Connections Center and college administrators, faculty and students in the assigned college(s) and is expected to work collaboratively with Academic Advising and the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence. Focuses on one of five colleges/schools and becomes an expert in career and employment opportunities for a segment of the TWU population.

Gathers and synthesizes workforce and labor market information and liaises with local, regional, and national employers to gain insight into industry, hiring needs, and expand career and internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, and alumni. Shows initiative, enthusiasm, and dedication to helping students reach their career goals, works independently, and interacts effectively with faculty and administrators. Work performed under general supervision;

performance evaluation based on completion of assignments and results obtained.