Career Counselor

The Career Discovery & Success Department at Auburn University seeks candidates for a Career Counselor position!

As an exploratory career counselor you will work closely with students navigating major and career decisions while at Auburn. Our office offers an Exploratory major that allows first year students a structured exploration process through a class taught by academic advisors and career counselors from the Exploration Center. Additionally, we assist students at any point in their journey that might be questioning major choice or are unsure what careers might be the best fit for them.

Why should YOU consider a career with Career Discovery and Success?

• Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers
• You’ll work with a dynamic and collaborative team in the heart of our beautiful campus
• Competitive employee benefits + state retirement plan
• Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
• Generous leave policies (including paid parental leave!)
• You’ll drive programming that supports students in gaining valuable career experience.

About Career Discovery and Success:

Career Discovery and Success believes career development occurs in all facets of the student experience, and that all students are entitled to comprehensive, high-quality career services that supports career decision-making, academic planning, the development of and articulation of career competencies, and connections with industry opportunities.

Our mission is to support positive career outcomes for students by offering the best career services experience to our students, faculty, staff, employer partners and alumni through innovative services, support, and engagement. This mission and belief support our vision to be an office of career services excellence that empowers everyone across the University landscape to integrate career development everywhere across the student experience, while inspiring others through our work within the field.

The cornerstone of our mission and vision are our values, which connect to those of the University. We value individual growth and development, diversity and inclusion of thought and culture, collaborative innovation, mutual respect, integrity, and stewardship. These values guide us in the strategic pursuit to live our mission and envisioned purpose.

Auburn University is more than just an institution; it’s a vibrant community where real people come together to make a difference. Our commitment to students, employees, communities, and our world runs deep, and it’s reflected in every corner of our campus and beyond.

· Life-Changing Impact: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Whether it’s groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, administrative operations or community outreach, every effort contributes to positive change. We’re not just clocking in; we’re making a lasting difference in the lives of others.

· How We Support You: Auburn cares for its greatest assets—its employees. Generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a supportive work environment make it a place where you can thrive. From health insurance to retirement plans, we’ve got you covered. Learn more about how we support employees by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn

· Come and Stay: The median length of employment for an Auburn employee is 10 years. That’s because Auburn invests in its people. We’re not a revolving door; we’re a family. The Auburn Family. We grow together, learn together, and build lasting relationships.

· Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area exudes small-town charm and warmth. With cozy traditions, excellent schools, and vibrant downtowns, it’s a place where you’ll feel at home. Plus, we’re centrally located in the Southeast with easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

· Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community: Our community thrives on diversity. We celebrate different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. When you work at Auburn, you’re part of a rich tapestry of individuals who bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives to the table.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts individual counseling sessions to help students and alumni effectively explore career options, pursue career readiness, and make informed career-related decisions. Guides students through occupational exploration and a productive career decision-making process.
• Supports students in developing goals and priorities and provides relevant resources to facilitate successful exploration. Contributes to the development of resources for student and office use.
• Conducts and helps develop, assess, and revise career exploration and career readiness workshops, presentations, and programming. This includes, but is not limited to, overviews of the services provided by Career Discovery and Success and the Career Services Network as well as internal and external resources available to students and alumni.
• Maintains thorough and consistent notes on student appointments. Documents, reports on, and/or maintains records and evaluation information for both student meetings and workshops/presentations.
• Teaches, as instructor of record, EXPL 1010, EXPL 1020, or other Career Discover and Success supported courses. Contributes to curricular development, assessment, and revision of CDS courses.
• May assist in the recruiting, hiring, and training of student ambassadors and/or other student assistants in the Exploration Center.
• Participates in events that provide outreach to students, faculty, employers, and campus partners to promote the services of Career Discovery and Success and the Career Services Network.
• Provides evidence of ongoing professional development to stay current and continuously improve in the field of career development with particular emphasis on career exploration, career readiness, decision-making, and counseling skills/techniques. Cross trains to be conversant with the major exploration academic advising services of the Exploration Center and with career strategy services across the Career Services Network.
• Provides other counseling and administrative support as required to accomplish the mission and goals of Career Discovery and Success.

Education and Experience:

Level I: Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or related field.

Level II: Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field PLUS 2 years experience. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Level III: Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field PLUS 4 years experience. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.