Job Description

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We seek a full-time, on-site Career Counselor in our Career Development Center. This position will assist students with their professional development, while educating and preparing them for a lifetime of career success. The annual salary for this position is $43,600.00 annually.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide a full spectrum of career counseling services for students and alumni.
• Serve as liaison to students and faculty in designated colleges.
• Conduct outreach programs and workshops.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure the success of the office programming, events, and projects.
• Serve on a variety of departmental, divisional, and university committees.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related field.
• One year of work experience in a higher education or secondary institutional setting such as career services, counseling, academic advising, admissions or related field.
• Knowledge of career trends, career assessments, and career resources with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with both employers and academic units.
• Knowledge of various industries and academic programs with ability to make connections between these. Capable of managing multiple projects; proven ability to design and implement programs/workshops; and commitment to student and alumni career development.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills, presentation skills and competent in use of Microsoft Office and technology including digital communication and virtual meetings in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated counseling skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Career counseling experience.
• Familiarity with NACE competencies, Handshake, and career assessments.
  
  

Benefits

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/
  
  

Additional Information

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A Motor Vehicle Records Check is required for this position.
• A background check and a misconduct check will be required for employment in this position
  
  

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer.

FLSA Status

Exempt