Career Counselor

Job Description Summary

The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences is GW's intellectual and creative backbone-a place where research thrives, critical thinking is encouraged, collaboration is constant and real-world training goes hand-in-hand with learning. As pioneers of the Engaged Liberal Arts, we equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be effective, responsible 21st-century citizens.

The CCAS Office of Graduate Studies is seeking is a Career Counselor to advise students and alumni on career direction and opportunities through individual advising and career workshops including career exploration, job search strategies, professional document best practices and interview preparation. This role will also provide support for administrative needs, data management, internal systems, alumni relations and career resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Offer individual career coaching to advance the career development of master's and doctoral students and alumni at all stages of their careers. Depending on prior experience, topics covered can include career exploration, job search/networking strategy, resume/cover letter/LinkedIn, interview preparation/compensation negotiation, and professional advancement.
• Provide essential career services support for ongoing projects such as updating career guides/resources, managing alumni contacts, overseeing a career newsletter, managing database systems, and maintaining website content.
• Supports the planning and execution of career events, including alumni panels, professional development programs, and industry programs.
• Works with the Center for Career Services to provide information to students related to student employment, employer events and activities, networking sessions, and on-line resources.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• General understanding of the graduate student experience, with knowledge of how graduate degrees function as differentiators for job seekers in the current job market.
• Empathetic and demonstrate high emotional intelligence.
• Excellent communicator. For example, with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other university leadership and stakeholders.

Hiring Range
$45,925.13 - $63,191.56

GW Staff Approach to Pay

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)

Family: Student Affairs

Sub-Family: Career Services

Stream: Individual Contributor

Level: Level 1

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes

Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid

Telework: Yes

Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: S014102

Job Open Date: 03/25/2026

Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.