Senior Career Counselor/Coordinator

Senior Career Counselor/Coordinator

Job No: 511205
Work Type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services

Working Title: Senior Career Counselor/Coordinator

Classification Title: Student Services Professional IV

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, March 27th @ 11:55pm PST

Hiring Preference
Not Applicable

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Career Center Director, the Senior Career Counselor/Coordinator provides support to the academic departments and Colleges of the University to help them develop experiential learning opportunities for their students, and connect their academic programs to the needs to today's job market. The Senior Career Counselor/Coordinator prepares students for employability and career readiness through workshops and individual sessions focusing on resumes and cover letters, job search strategies, interview techniques, professional development. In addition to career development, the Senior Career Counselor/Coordinator also helps students explore and prepare for application to professional schools for graduate study.

The incumbent leads the campus-wide responsibility for implementing and coordinating the career counseling program, with the goal to help students and alumni learn how to make informed decisions in their educational and career choices. In addition, the incumbent provides lead work direction campus-wide on the Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (DHSI) Degree with a Purpose and serves as Project Activity Director for DHSI Career Counseling Activities and the new professional development certification for the Train the Trainer - Career Everywhere certification. The incumbent leads our Integrated Academic Advising and other satellite wraparound support services as part of our services under Strategic Student Support Programs. Lead responsibility includes oversight for career counselors, graduate interns, and career ambassadors, in conjunction with the Director. In addition, the position coordinates the Career Tracks and other career readiness programs and leads strategic planning and assessment initiatives with the Career Center team to develop and measure student learning outcomes, as well as other requested data. This position is characterized by highly complex student services work requiring independent advisement in individual and groups and independent analysis in reviewing the most difficult individual, group and organizational problems pertaining to career services and programs. This position includes assignments requiring the application of a high degree of judgment, persuasiveness, imagination and professional skills and knowledge regarding Career Center services and programs. This position requires considerable administrative planning to develop creative solutions that integrate approaches across organizational lines. The Senior Career Counselor/Coordinator is also responsible for recognizing specific program needs and for developing approaches for implementation for student engagement and success.

FLSA: Exempt

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,351 - $7,633 per month

Hiring Range: Anticipated hiring range is typically near the minimum of the classification range, although commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

Salary Grade/Range: 1

Recruitment Type: Regular

Time Base: Full-Time

Pay Plan: 12 months

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; occasional evening and weekend hours

Department Information

Career Center Mission: Through a collaborative career development approach, we engage, educate and empower our students and alumni to thrive and successfully contribute to our community, economy and future workforce.

We develop employer and community partnerships to recruit, collaborate with and inform our talented students and alumni.

For more information, visit: https://www.csus.edu/student-life/career-center/

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities:

The following knowledge and abilities as well as those listed at lower levels in the Student Services Professional series are required for appointment to this classification.

Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge. General knowledge of the policies, practices and activities of Student Services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned; general knowledge of the principles, problems and methods of public administration, including organizational, personnel and fiscal management; general knowledge of advanced statistical and research methods.

Ability to carry out very complex assignments without detailed instructions; advise students individually or in groups on varied and complex matters; determine the appropriate course of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals and groups in personal interactions of a sensitive nature; reason logically and analyze and solve organizational and operating problems of one or several program areas; plan, coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement administrative or group decisions or recommendations; analyze and define complex organizational, policy or procedural problems, collect and evaluate data, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; understand the roles and responsibilities of others and to gauge relationships accordingly by taking into account the variety of the interrelationships, motivations and goals of the members of the organization served; and establish and maintain effective, cooperative and harmonious working relationships in circumstances which involve the denial of requests or the necessity to persuade others to accept a different point of view.

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the Experience requirements below.

Experience:

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent to four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems. A master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job‑related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.

Education:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related.

Required Qualifications

Experience

1. Experience working with students dealing with highly sensitive issues.
2. Workforce development, career counseling, or related experience.
3. Experience planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing programs in an academic setting.
4. Experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
5. Experience developing relationships with and persuading key constituents including deans, department chairs, faculty, staff, and employers.
6. Experience conducting research, collecting data and developing statistical reports.
7. Experience counseling and advising students facing complex and highly sensitive issues individually and in a group setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of current job market trends.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work efficiently and effectively, and to adapt to change in a dynamic work environment.

Ability to organize and plan multiple projects and events with competing demands.

Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and diverse work environment.

Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule that may include occasional evening or weekend hours.

Ability to analyze, navigate and implement policies and procedures to solve program challenges.

Ability to manage programs, personnel and fiscal budgets.

Ability to complete assignments with minimal direction and supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in a related field.
2. Experience with job development.
3. Experience working with at promise students.
4. Experience using a student information system, such as PeopleSoft/Common Management System and EAB used in the California State University system.

Required Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, cover letter

About Sac State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California's capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State's 31,000 students come not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission: “As California's capital university, we transform lives by preparing students for leadership, service, and success. Sacramento State will be a recognized leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sac State is dedicated to https://www.csus.edu/experience/student-success/" href="https://www.csus.edu/experience/student-success/">student success, https://www.csus.edu/diversity-inclusion/" href="https://www.csus.edu/diversity-inclusion/">diversity, equity and inclusion, https://www.csus.edu/experience/anchor-university/" href="https://www.csus.edu/experience/anchor-university/">community engagement, https://www.csus.edu/university-advancement/" href="https://www.csus.edu/university-advancement/">philanthropy, and https://www.csus.edu/campus-safety/" href="https://www.csus.edu/campus-safety/">campus safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

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A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID-19 Vaccine Certification Information:
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Out of State Employment Policy

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/internal/your-hr/benefits/disability-parental-leave.html#reasonable-accommodations-interactive-process .

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/compliance/hr-compliance/mandatory-dhr-training.html .

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.
Eligibility Verification
Selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.. California State University, Sacramento is a sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.


Advertised: March 11, 2022 (8:00 AM)
Applications Closes: Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/511205/senior-career-counselorcoordinator


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