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University of Pittsburgh is hiring a Career Consultant for Engineering and Science (Career Center). The role provides career coaching to engineering and STEM students and alumni on career planning, internships, job search strategy, and graduate school preparation. The consultant also runs workshops and outreach for the Swanson School of Engineering, working with residence halls, student organizations, faculty, and academic advisors.

Highlights

Meet with students and alumni in individual and drop-in appointments on career planning, internships, job search strategies, and graduate school preparation.
Design and lead workshops and programs, and develop job search resources, tailored to engineering and STEM students.
Conduct outreach to residence halls and student organizations, and build relationships with faculty and academic advisors in the Swanson School of Engineering.
Teach career development courses and represent the Career Center at University functions.
Work with students at all class levels across majors including mechanical, civil, industrial, and environmental engineering.
Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, with a combination of education and experience considered; a master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling psychology, or a related field is preferred.
Working knowledge of career development issues relevant to engineering and STEM majors.
Hybrid role working Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional weekend and evening events.

Career Consultant for Engineering and Science (Career Center) Full Description

The Career Center at the University of Pittsburgh provides excellent services and resources to students “from start to finish” during their career journey. The Career Center seeks a Career Consultant to support Engineering and STEM students. The Career Consultant will provide personalized assistance to students/alumni with career planning, internships, job search strategies, and graduate school preparation, and will also provide outreach and programming to the Swanson School of Engineering.

Duties of this position include individual appointments, drop-in appointments, workshops and programs, developing job search resources, outreach to residence halls and student organizations, and establishing contacts with faculty and academic advisors. The candidate should possess a working knowledge of career development issues relevant to Engineering and STEM majors. The consultant in this position will work with students at all class levels across majors including Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. This position aligns perfectly with the Personalized Education Initiative by providing individual assistance to engineering students.

Job Summary

Provides group and individual student career coaching and assessments to foster understanding of University resources, professional development, and career opportunities. Assists in creation and facilitation of education and outreach. Teaches career development courses. Promotes and represents the career center at University functions and drives outreach.

Essential Functions

The Career Consultant counsels and coaches students across engineering and physical sciences majors, offering personalized support in career planning, internships, job search strategy, and graduate school preparation. Responsibilities include conducting individual and drop-in appointments; designing and leading workshops and programs; developing job search resources; engaging with residence halls and student organizations; conducting outreach; and building relationships with faculty and academic advisors. This role supports the Personalized Education Initiative by providing tailored assistance to students.

Physical Effort

The position is primarily sedentary. Computer and technology use is necessary. On event or fair days, the role requires mobility (including standing) and the ability to lift and/or carry 25 lbs.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Career Counselor

Job Family

Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family

Career Services

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification

A master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling Psychology, or an associated field is preferred.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Occasional weekends and evenings

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

Visa Sponsorship Provided

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

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