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Career Counselor

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Career Counselor.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Career Services

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 35,568.00 - 39,217.00

Pay Grade

E05

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit a resume and cover letter with the application.

Job Summary

Assists students to evaluate their abilities, interests, talents, and personality characteristics in order to develop realistic academic and career goals. Will use counseling sessions and interest assessment tests to evaluate and advise students. Assists students to develop job search skills such as resume’ writing and interviewing techniques.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Conducts individual and group counseling sessions to help clarify life career goals.

+ Administers and interprets assessments, tests, and/or inventories to determine the individual’s abilities, interests, etc., to identify viable career options.

+ Teaches strategies and skills for job hunting and assists in the development of resumes, cover letters, interviewing tips and follow up letters.

+ Conducts presentations as requested on career planning or job seeking skills topics.

+ Serves as liaison to college constituencies to promote career employment opportunities or career counseling services and programming.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel, counseling, psychology or related field from an accredited college or university. One to two years of related experience and/or training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

+ Ability to engage students and to create and enhance their connection to the institution and each other

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse group of individual

+ Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

+ Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

+ Ability to administer and interpret several career assessment measures and personality tests, at least one course in tests and measurements, and/or statistics required at the graduate level.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.