Job Summary

Central Washington University is recruiting a Career Counselor College of the Sciences to join our Career Services team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $45,303-$54,363.50 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

The Role:

Provide career counseling, advising, and coaching services utilizing assessments, and job-finding assistance to students and alumni to assist them in gaining greater insight into themselves and the world of work. Assist College of the Sciences (COTS) students to prepare and compete for internships, professional employment, graduate & professional school opportunities. Develop, improve, and maintain relationships with assigned College via Associate Deans, Department Chairs, Faculty, and Student Organizations. Develop, improve, and maintain relationships with employers related to assigned college, ultimately leading to expansion of the quantity and quality of full-time, part-time, job and internship opportunities available for COTS students. Provide class presentations and attend COTS leadership meetings. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, Higher Education, or related field that includes some component related to career development and career counseling.
• Experience in career services, counseling, or advising of students in a high school, community college, university or adult vocational program setting.
• Experience in presenting workshops/classes especially related to careers. 
• Experience in working with electronic technologies such as internet, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations software, and social media. 
• Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds and experiences.
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in administering career assessment instruments (such as WOIS, Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and TypeFocus) for use in career counseling.
• Fluent in 2nd language.
• Ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and issues into everyday conversations.
• Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU`s commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Global Career Development Facilitator and/or National Career Development Association Credentials.

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary: This position has a minimum annual salary of $45,303 and maximum annual salary of $63,424.  The Hiring Department's expected hiring range is $45,303 - $54,363.50.  In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the hiring range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.  

Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch)

Working Conditions: Work is performed in the Office of Career Services, at other various locations throughout campus and the extended degree centers as required, depending on the function being performed. Some travel to eastside centers, evening and weekend work may be required.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave. 

An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

• A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting; 
   
• Resume including work history, education, training; and
   
• Contact information for three professional references.

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Screening Begins: January 28, 2025

**Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Contact Information

Name: Bruce Simpson
Title: Career Counselor CEPS/Employee Outreach Liaison
Email: Bruce.Simpson@cwu.edu
Phone: 509-963-1982
Website: careerservices.cwu.edu/

Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.