Career Counselor

Apply now Job no : 499126

Work type : Non-Classified / Professional

Location : Boise, ID

Categories : Student Services, Mid-Level, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management

Job Summary / Purpose :

The primary role of this position is to assist students by providing career counseling and coaching on career exploration, career planning, job search, preparing for and competing in experiential learning opportunities, preparation for application to clinical programs, professional employment, and graduate and professional school opportunities. The position also works with college faculty and administration to help embed career-related learning outcomes into the classroom, facilitating out-of-classroom career education opportunities and programming. This position requires knowledge of career counseling theories and practices, job search coaching, and job market knowledge.

Department Overview :

Career Services is a high-performing team committed to student success. We believe in the strength of relationships and love innovative thinking and creative implementation. We seek someone to help us elevate our team and deliver on our mission and vision with our students, campus partners, community, and alumni.

Our department is a comprehensive and centralized office that works with current students and alumni. Our office encompasses career development, experiential learning, and employer relations to help students explore, gain experience, and articulate their story. Boise State University's Strategic Plan – Blueprint for Success includes the goal of improving educational access and student success. This incorporates integrating career education and experiential learning opportunities into the curriculum and the student experience to improve career readiness and post-graduation outcomes. We are working with campus partners to achieve these goals. We strive to help students from the moment they step on campus to Beyond Boise State. We build relationships with and on behalf of students to help them succeed! Our mission is STUDENT SUCCESS.

Level Scope :

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or support employees.

Essential Functions :

Career Counseling and Job Search Advising – 70%

• Provide counseling, coaching, and facilitation of career related one-on-one appointments, presentations, and workshops. This requires formal training in career counseling theory and practice, assessment, and in-depth knowledge of career information and career trends.
• Conducts individual and group / class sessions with students and alumni providing interest and skill assessment, values clarification, career opportunity / trend information, and counseling, which includes the facilitation of : increased self-knowledge, motivation to achieve success, ability to effectively use decision-making processes, ability to overcome barriers, and ability to establish and achieve goals.
• Engages students in career exploration early and throughout their academic career.
• Promote experiential learning opportunities with the goal of transforming the students' university experience.
• Help students reflect on their academic career and be able to articulate their experiences to their respective audience.
• Advise, teach, and prepare students and alumni individually and / or in workshops on resumes, cover letters, applications, job search techniques, interview skills, networking, internet usage, employer research, graduate / professional school research and application, and evaluation of job offers.
• Provide ongoing feedback to students regarding their individual job search skills.
• Ensure accurate data entry and reporting of all activity into the career development database, including counseling notes and outreach career activity.
• Requires in-depth, current knowledge of employer hiring practices and preferences, computer literacy in using web and internet applications, and strong interview skills.

Career Development Liaison – 20%

Group Facilitation – 10%

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 2 years experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary and Benefit s : $52,000 annually.Boise State University provides a best-in-classbenefits package , including (but not limited to) :

Please read these instructions carefully before preparing your application materials.

Our career counselors teach students how to write effective resumes and cover letters that are targeted to the specific positions they're applying to. Your application materials will be used to evaluate your knowledge of and ability to apply the skills you would be teaching students in this role. Please also note that if you use AI to help you prepare your materials, it should demonstrate your understanding of best practices for using AI appropriately in a job search.

Submit the following documents :

About Us :

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho's Treasure Valley at https : / / www.boisestate.edu / about /

Advertised : July 11, 2025 Mountain Daylight Time

Applications close : August 1, 2025 11 : 55 PM Mountain Daylight Time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boise State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment as provided for by federal,state, and local law. The University endeavors to recruit, hire, train, and promote the most qualified employees in all job titles.All other personnel actions are administered without regard to protected class under federal, state, or local law.The University may also have specific legal obligations as a federal contractor. The Chief Human Resources Officer is responsible for monitoring University practicesand procedures to ensure compliance with this policy and federal, state, and local laws. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process,you are encouraged to contact (208) 426-1616 orhrs@boisestate.edu

Jeanne Clery Act

Each year, Boise State University prepares an Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report as part of the University's commitment to safety and security on campus and in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Crime Statistics Act. The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on the main Boise State campus, all of Boise State's separate campuses, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Boise State, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from Boise State's campuses. Also included in the report are the University's institutional policies and procedures concerning campus security, including those related to sexual assault, campus alerts, drug and alcohol use, and others.You can obtain a copy of the report by accessing the following website or you can request a copy of the report by contacting the University's Department of Public Safety at 2245 University Drive, Boise, Idaho 83706; by calling 208-426-6911 ; or by sending an email to publicsafety@boisestate.edu

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

J-18808-Ljbffr