Career Counselor II

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to one day per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

 Salary Range: $47,731/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY 

The Career Counselor II develops and implements comprehensive career services to enrolled students and graduates of the university, represents the University at regional and national events, provides support at local enrollment events, and connects students to employment contacts of the university.

DUTIES 

• Provides career counseling services, such as resume and cover letter review and guidance on interview preparation, career assessment, job search strategies, job option exploration, degree selection or change, developing a professional online presence, career fair participation, graduate school research, and personal statement and resume writing
• Collaborates with faculty in assigned college to conduct student outreach, presentations, and tabling and to participate in college-specific meetings and events
• Participates in meetings with employers who are interested in hiring students; maintains contact with key employers and communicates relevant information from employers to the Employer Relations Coordinator
• Advertises for employer job postings, creates employer awareness campaigns, and provides support in hosting employer-related events
• Represents UHD at recruitment events, presentations for outside organizations, and conferences; contributes to cold calling campaigns to solicit student progress and needs
• Facilitates services and referral sources for student needs that go beyond the scope of career services
• Provides at-risk students with assistance in selecting a degree that is attainable and keeps them in school

MARGINAL DUTIES 

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Reports:

• May supervise student workers

Delegation of Work:

• May assign work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• May train and counsel others
• May provide feedback to a supervisor regarding other employees' performance but does not make hiring and dismissal recommendations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends in resume and cover letter writing; knowledge of trends in employment, hiring, and modern skills desired by employers

Skills:

• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and design software
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

Abilities:

• Ability to use all relevant software and technology platforms or other programs used by the university
• Ability to handle sensitive student information
• Ability to represent the university professionally
• Ability to apply critical thinking
• Ability to be creative

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

EEO/AA

 

Qualifications

 

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience in advising, career coaching, counseling, or human resources

License/Certification:

• None required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master's degree
• Experience using a CRM system

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

  U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions:  No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston - Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.