Manager Career Counseling

Manager Career Counseling

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

Position Details
Location	Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States
Division	Division of Student Affairs
Position Type	Staff
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Salary Range	35,568.00 - 44,520.00
Pay Grade	E06
Posting Close Date	Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit application, resume, cover letter, and list of three references.
 
Job Summary 
  Assists students and provides outreach in evaluating students’ abilities, interests, talents, and personality characteristics in order to develop realistic academic and career goals.  Uses 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. Trains and supervises staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

Conducts individual and group counseling sessions as well as provides leadership in developing and implementing career counseling strategies and programs in order to enhance the career decision-making process and counsels students on job seeking

Manages and trains employees in conducting psychological tests that assess personality type, career interests, skills, and values

Conducts extensive Outreach Programs and serves as a liaison between Career Services and university community by setting up career programming such as workshops and presentations.  In addition, acts as liaison with external constituencies by conducting training sessions as approved by the Director

Directs and supervises professional staff, graduate assistants, and interns/practicum student(s) to include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints, and solving problems and other duties as assigned

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.

Performs other duties as assigned

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

•  Demonstrates the ability to deliver accurate, concise and quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner and provide quality feedback
• Resourceful and determined to provide a positive experience for others.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
• Takes initiative to seek opportunities for development for both self and the team
• Ability to administer and interpret several career assessments measures and personality tests, at least one course in tests and measurements, and/or statistics required at the graduate level.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 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.