Department of Human Resources OPSEU Job Description Job Title: Career Counsellor Job Number: A-175 NOC: 4033 Band: 8 Department: Coop, Careers, and Experiential Learning Supervisor Title: Manager, Experiential & Co-operative Education September 29, 2006 Last Reviewed: Job Purpose In collaboration with the entire university, the Office of Student Transitions and Careers motivates students and alumni in the pursuit of their ambitions, through educating about career and life choices, providing resources, and creating awareness of opportunity. Reporting to the Director, Student Transitions and Careers, the Career Counsellor is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of career development programs for all students and alumni at Trent, on both the Peterborough and Oshawa campuses. In addition, this position leads in the provision of group and individual services designed to guide students through all facets of career planning, employment preparation, and the transition to full-time employment and/or advanced levels of study. The incumbent will work with students, staff, and faculty, student organizations and with other student service areas to develop and implement appropriate service levels. The Career Counsellor has regular reporting responsibilities to the Director, Student Transitions and Careers regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of the career counselling support. Key Activities Advises and coaches students, undergraduate and graduate, and alumni on the career planning process through individual counselling/coaching, drop-in sessions, workshops, resource development and other services. Provides individual career counselling, which may include, but is not limited to: Educating students and alumni on the career development process and providing support in making decisions about careers, further education and employment. Assisting students and alumni in acquiring relevant and current information about careers and the labour market and models techniques to aid clients in developing their work search knowledge, skills and strategies. Administering and interpreting career assessment instruments, as required. As needed, provides resume/cover letter critiques and interview preparation. Provides career counselling and resume critiques in Oshawa, at minimum, 2 days/month. Uses technology to provide service and educate students. Develops and facilitates small group workshops and seminars that focus on career and employment topics -- may include workshops/seminars tailored to specific academic
Department of Human Resources OPSEU Job Description Job Title: Career Counsellor Job Number: A-175 NOC: 4033 Band: 8 Department: Coop, Careers, and Experiential Learning Supervisor Title: Manager, Experiential & Co-operative Education Last Reviewed: September 29, 2006 Job Purpose In collaboration with the entire university, the Office of Student Transitions and Careers motivates students and alumni in the pursuit of their ambitions, through educating about career and life choices, providing resources, and creating awareness of opportunity. Reporting to the Director, Student Transitions and Careers, the Career Counsellor is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of career development programs for all students and alumni at Trent, on both the Peterborough and Oshawa campuses. In addition, this position leads in the provision of group and individual services designed to guide students through all facets of career planning, employment preparation, and the transition to full-time employment and/or advanced levels of study. The incumbent will work with students, staff, and faculty, student organizations and with other student service areas to develop and implement appropriate service levels. The Career Counsellor has regular reporting responsibilities to the Director, Student Transitions and Careers regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of the career counselling support. Key Activities Advises and coaches students, undergraduate and graduate, and alumni on the career planning process through individual counselling/coaching, drop-in sessions, workshops, resource development and other services. Provides individual career counselling, which may include, but is not limited to: Educating students and alumni on the career development process and providing support in making decisions about careers, further education and employment. Assisting students and alumni in acquiring relevant and current information about careers and the labour market and models techniques to aid clients in developing their work search knowledge, skills and strategies. Administering and interpreting career assessment instruments, as required. As needed, provides resume/cover letter critiques and interview preparation. Provides career counselling and resume critiques in Oshawa, at minimum, 2 days/month. Uses technology to provide service and educate students. Develops and facilitates small group workshops and seminars that focus on career and employment topics -- may include workshops/seminars tailored to specific academic
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