Career Development Counselor & Coordinator chez Westminster College - Fulton, MO

Description

Westminster College seeks a professional, detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Provost and the Office of Academic Affairs. This pivotal role manages a wide range of administrative responsibilities, ensures smooth daily operations, and serves as a trusted liaison with faculty, staff, students, and senior leaders. The Executive Assistant will coordinate calendars, communications, and projects while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential matters. The successful candidate will be adaptable, organized, and committed to supporting the academic mission of the College.

 The Career Development Counselor & Coordinator supports the College’s mission by advancing student persistence, degree completion, and post-graduation success. This position provides career counseling and advising, cultivates professional skills sought in the modern workplace, and guides students as they explore interests, acquire competencies, and develop career plans.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

Career Counseling and Advising

• Provide individual career counseling to help students clarify employment, career, and life goals; select majors; plan for graduate school or job searches; and develop resumes, cover letters, and interview skills.
• Administer and interpret career, values, skills, and interest assessments to help students identify strengths, aspirations, and areas for growth.
• Develop strategies and targeted outreach for first-generation and underrepresented students.
• Manage and promote career-related technology platforms (e.g., FOCUS2, Handshake, What Can I Do with This Major?) and use data-informed advising to guide student exploration.
• Collaborate with student leaders, administrative offices, and campus partners to increase awareness of career development services.

Professional 

• Maintain ongoing professional development through associations such as NACE and NCDA; stay current on best practices in career development and student success.
• Represent the office at admission/recruiting events, student orientation, and community networking activities in collaboration with the Coordinator of Employer Connections.

Education and Promotion

• Design and deliver tailored workshops, career programming, and recruitment/employment events in partnership with the Associate Dean of Student Success.
• Educate students on NACE career-readiness competencies and provide tools to articulate skills gained through curricular and co-curricular experiences.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of Employer Connections and Academic Advisors to help students obtain internships and align academic pathways with labor market opportunities.
• Work with faculty and professional academic advisors to embed career development across the curriculum.

Administrative and Assessment

• Co-manage the six-month graduate employment survey with the Alumni Office and track placement rates.
• Maintain departmental files and content in Teams.
• Prepare reports for administration, faculty, and the Board of Trustees on student feedback, program outcomes, and graduate trends.
• Train and supervise assigned student workers and interns.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:  A Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Student Services, Business, Communication, or related field with NCDA credentialing is preferred. Bachelor’s degree is required.  

Experience:   

• 2-5 years’ experience in the field of career counseling or related field. 
• A working knowledge of career development resources as well as experience in implementing best practices in the field, preferably with a college population. 
• Prior experience in case management or demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers and co-workers. 
• Experience in presenting or teaching highly desired.

Skills:

• Student-focus with high level of professionalism. 
• Good organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail as well as strong written and oral communication skills. 
• A positive attitude, commitment to cultural diversity, flexibility, and integrity. 
• Strong computer skills. Ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. 
• The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. 
• Ability to evaluate information and apply and/or direct it appropriately. 
• Ability to handle confidential student information with tact, discretion, and in compliance with FERPA regulations and according the NCDA ethical guidelines

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.