Career Counselor Pool

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill Part-Time assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. AN APPLICATION IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR, AT WHICH TIME APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PT1990

Job Title

Job Title Career Counselor Pool

Department

Position Type

Position Type Non-Exempt

Employment Status

Employment Status Part-Time

Salary Minimum $18.50 per hour

Open Date

Open Date 09/14/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

This position reports to the Director of Career Development and is housed with the Career Development Department on both Heritage, Windward, and Oso Creek campuses (as applicable). The part-time Career Counselor provides leadership for career development both on campus and virtually. This includes providing comprehensive services and information resources that enable students to take active responsibility for their career decision, career planning and job search;

equipping students for making career plans by facilitating awareness of their work related strengths, skills, interests, and values and understanding the world of work; preparing students for finding suitable employment by enhancing their job search skills and capacity to express the relevance of strengths to employers; and fostering relationships with the employer community to provide students with opportunities to develop professional skills, integrate academic learning from work, and find jobs.

Planning activities and workshops for career success will be implemented. Career counselor will assist the Director with Career Kiosk, career assistants, employer relations, social media and fairs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
One (1) year in higher education or career coaching or general counseling/mentoring.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge and and ability to use of current educational practices in career advising.
Knowledge of academic requirements, programs, deadlines, transfer requirements, occupational and labor market information.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with faculty and staff.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook and familiar with virtual platforms.
Ability to communicate effectively (writing, listening, speaking) with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively as member of a team and in a professional manner.
Ability to organize activities and coordinate groups of people.
Ability to relate to students from different backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and follow-through on assigned tasks.
Ability to problem-solve, make decisions, and manage conflict.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Counseling or within the Business discipline is preferred.
Experience working with non-traditional, at-risk and traditional student populations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel,…