Career Exploration Counselor (Career Development Counselor)
North Shore Community College
Location: Lynn, Massachusetts
Internal Number: 5941371
Career Exploration Counselor (Career Development Counselor)
Location: Lynn, MA Category: Professional Posted On: Fri Jan 17 2025 Job Description: Career Exploration Counselor (Career Development Counselor)
MCCC Unit Professional position, Grade 4
Campus Location: Lynn Campus (with the expectation to travel to Danvers as needed)
Work Schedule: 37.5 hours/per week. 4 days on site, 1 day remote.
SALARY: Anticipated starting salary is $63,159.00 - $65,000.00. Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with the MCCC/MTA collective bargaining agreement. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The SUCCESS Fund was established for community colleges to provide wraparound support and services with the goal of increasing persistence and attainment rates and improving outcomes for targeted student populations. The position will work closely with the Director of Career Services and Experiential Learning, the Assistant Dean of Academic & Student Development, the Director of the SUCCESS Fund Initiative and the Academic Deans to implement a broad range of career exploration and planning services such as career development workshops, administering and interpreting career assessments, providing faculty and professional advisors the tools to effectively work with students on career exploration and planning.
Assist RISE students with career exploration and planning coordinated with their pathway at each stage of their progress through the College.
Assist with retention and completion of RISE students by utilizing their student plan in Navigate to degree completion and realize the benefits of credential attainment.
Assist students in identifying courses to support their career exploration by providing classroom based opportunities to explore career interests, gain knowledge, and develop skills that will prepare them to work in their field of interest (Contextualized FYE courses, Contextualized Introductory Courses, gateway courses, and PRO100, 1 credit career portfolio course) .
Work with Admissions and Recruitment, Orientation and Advising staff to integrate career exploration and major exploration opportunities into the on-boarding process. Utilize the Navigate survey tools and reporting functions to identify cohorts of students needing additional support.
Design and deliver career exploration and development workshops and orientation sessions for all students within 30 credits by providing career assessment and case management services for students who need assistance identifying or clarifying their academic goals.
Assists the College in identifying, implementing, and promoting the use of career exploration, skill assessment, and job search tools (Navigate features, Handshake, etc.).
Collaborate with the Career Services Team in matching RISE students with internships, work-study opportunities, and on-campus employment opportunities that align with their career goals. Assist students in the utilization of financial planning tools.
Collaborate with RISE Advisors to provide customized career exploration activities to the RISE students.
Assist with the planning and implementation of a NSCC Career Exploration Fair and other efforts to assist current students and graduates with meaningful and relevant career opportunities.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Career Services & Experiential Learning.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Director of Career Services & Experiential Learning
Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field; with three (3) years experience and/or training that includes vocational counseling, vocational testing/assessment, vocational referrals, employment services, or career development/transition; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of the labor market locally and nationally.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Creative problem-solving abilities and commitment to providing excellent customer service to a diverse population needs.
Available to work a flexible schedule including occasional weekends and/or evenings. The ability to travel between Lynn and Danvers campuses as needed to serve students.
Successful experience interacting with culturally diverse populations.
Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or a National background check as a condition of employment.
Master's degree in Counseling or related field such as Career Advising, Human Services, or Higher Education.
Strong knowledge of the community college system working with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Familiarity with Workforce Career Centers
Strong technology skills and knowledge of various technological systems such as Customer Relation Management and Student Information Systems.
Additional Information: North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer Nick Royal, at email@example.com, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
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North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).