Career Counselor – College of Business
Florida Atlantic UniversityAbout the role
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Career Counselor - College of Business - Boca Raton, FL.
The FAU College of Business is one of the largest AACSB-accredited business schools in the United States, with more than 8,000 students. The college has seven departments and an impressive offering of degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (including Ph.D.), as well as many online, executive, and certificate programs. For more information about the FAU College of Business, please visit http://business.fau.edu.
The Career Counselor will be an integral member of the College of Business Career Development team, dedicated to supporting the professional growth of our diverse business student population. In this role, you will provide personalized career advisement, develop and deliver career-related programming, cultivate employer relationships, and coordinate the FAU Business Mentoring Program to connect students with seasoned professionals. By helping students leverage their education and experiences, you will play a crucial role in guiding them toward fulfilling internships, career paths, and long-term success in the business world.
Key Responsibilities:
- Individual Career Advising:
Provide one-on-one guidance to undergraduate and graduate business students on career exploration, résumé and cover letter refinement, LinkedIn profile optimization, networking, interviewing techniques, job and internship search strategies, and salary negotiations. - Career Programming & Workshops:
Develop and deliver interactive workshops, professional development seminars, classroom presentations, and career-related events focused on emerging business trends, skill-building, and industry insights. - FAU Business Mentoring Program Management:
Support the administration of the mentoring program in recruiting and training mentors, matching them with student mentees, preparing participants for successful mentoring engagements, and organizing related networking events and activities. - Employer Engagement:
Collaborate with recruiters, alumni, and corporate partners to foster internship and full-time placement opportunities, maintain robust employer relationships, and serve as a liaison to ensure employers connect with qualified candidates from the College of Business. - Resource Development:
Curate and create career-related resources, tools, and digital content that reflect emerging industry trends, the needs of a global economy, and the value of the AACSB-accredited business curriculum. - Data Tracking & Assessment:
Collect and analyze outcome metrics related to student engagement, placement rates, and satisfaction. Use data-driven insights to improve program offerings and continuously inform strategic planning. - Collaborative Initiatives:
Partner with faculty, academic advisors, and other campus units to integrate career readiness and mentoring into academic offerings, promoting a college-wide culture of professional growth, practical learning, and post-graduate success.
Other duties as assigned.
The College of Business at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
FAU Benefits and Perks:
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages include Medical (PPO/HMO: $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and much more.
- State retirement options, including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program -
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