The primary role of this position is to assist students by providing career counseling and coaching on career exploration, career planning, job search, preparing for and competing in experiential learning opportunities, preparation for application to clinical programs, professional employment, and graduate and professional school opportunities. The position also works with college faculty and administration to help embed career-related learning outcomes into the classroom, facilitating out-of-classroom career education opportunities and programming. This position requires knowledge of career counseling theories and practices, job search coaching, and job market knowledge.

Career Services is a high-performing team committed to student success. We believe in the strength of relationships and love innovative thinking and creative implementation. We seek someone to help us elevate our team and deliver on our mission and vision with our students, campus partners, community, and alumni.

Our department is a comprehensive and centralized office that works with current students and alumni. Our office encompasses career development, experiential learning, and employer relations to help students explore, gain experience, and articulate their story. Boise State University’s Strategic Plan – Blueprint for Success includes the goal of improving educational access and student success. This incorporates integrating career education and experiential learning opportunities into the curriculum and the student experience to improve career readiness and post-graduation outcomes. We are working with campus partners to achieve these goals. We strive to help students from the moment they step on campus to Beyond Boise State. We build relationships with and on behalf of students to help them succeed! Our mission is STUDENT SUCCESS.

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.

Career Counseling and Job Search Advising – 70%

• Provide counseling, coaching, and facilitation of career related one-on-one appointments, presentations, and workshops. This requires formal training in career counseling theory and practice, assessment, and in-depth knowledge of career information and career trends.
• Conducts individual and group/class sessions with students and alumni providing interest and skill assessment, values clarification, career opportunity/trend information, and counseling, which includes the facilitation of: increased self-knowledge, motivation to achieve success, ability to effectively use decision-making processes, ability to overcome barriers, and ability to establish and achieve goals.
• Engages students in career exploration early and throughout their academic career.
• Promote experiential learning opportunities with the goal of transforming the students’ university experience.
• Help students reflect on their academic career and be able to articulate their experiences to their respective audience.
• Advise, teach, and prepare students and alumni individually and/or in workshops on resumes, cover letters, applications, job search techniques, interview skills, networking, internet usage, employer research, graduate/professional school research and application, and evaluation of job offers.
• Provide ongoing feedback to students regarding their individual job search skills.
• Ensure accurate data entry and reporting of all activity into the career development database, including counseling notes and outreach career activity.
• Requires in-depth, current knowledge of employer hiring practices and preferences, computer literacy in using web and internet applications, and strong interview skills.

Career Development Liaison – 20%

• Act as a liaison to a designated college and/or campus organization and its students with a focus on the students’ career development and goal formation through program management, outreach, specialized career programming, collaboration with the designated college administration and faculty as well providing students resources and counseling options on career choice, experiential learning, and job search.
• Collaborate with academic areas on integrating career education and experiential learning into the curriculum and provide career-related programming to enhance the student experience.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with partners across the university to promote student career growth.
• Liaisons will provide classroom and non-classroom presentations regarding the career development and/or the job search process.
• Develop and facilitate career related projects related to the liaison group that promote student growth and success.
• Advocate for Boise State University, and Career Services.

Group Facilitation – 10%

• Provide classroom and non-classroom presentations and workshops regarding the Career Services’ resources, the career development process, and/or job search skills. This may also include teaching college level classes on career development or job search strategies.
• Present multimedia presentations to small and large groups of students on unique career topics that may require research.
• Plan and direct annual career topic focused programming including career fair preparation, professional school interview preparation, guest speaker panels, mock interviews, and job search preparation.

• Knowledge of career development, student development theories, and practices
• Counseling – Knowledge, awareness, skills, and experience related to providing individual, multi-person, and group counseling; humility, empathy, advanced listening skills, problem solving, a wide repertoire of intervention strategies, knowledge of ethical principles, mastery of personal and interpersonal dynamics, professional judgement, and assessment skills
• Knowledge of employer recruiting strategies and policies, human resources, job market trends, and occupational, career, and employment information sources
• Strong writing, presentation, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with and relating to the college student population
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships across a university campus
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Ability to problem solve and show initiative
• Ability to conduct business with attention to ethical considerations, University policies and procedures, employment law, and accreditation guidelines
• Excellent customer service skills
• Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong working knowledge of various modes of appointment and presentation delivery, including in-person, video conferencing, email, and phone.
• Ability to train and develop new career counselors and help create professional development opportunities for the staff/team.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 2 years experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong preference for candidates with a master's degree in counseling or career counseling, or related degree with graduate-level coursework in counseling
• At least 1 year of experience in career counseling or related work

Please read these instructions carefully before preparing your application materials.

Our career counselors teach students how to write effective resumes and cover letters that are targeted to the specific positions they're applying to. Your application materials will be used to evaluate your knowledge of and ability to apply the skills you would be teaching students in this role. Please also note that if you use AI to help you prepare your materials, it should demonstrate your understanding of best practices for using AI appropriately in a job search.

Submit the following documents:

• Resume that directly addresses your ability to perform each of the responsibilities in the above job description.
• Cover letter that explains your interest in career development and career counseling specifically. Please reference specific experiences you have had that have helped shape this interest.

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

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