Notice to applicants
It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing career counseling services to NSU students and alumni.
MAJOR DUTIES
Assists students and alumni with the development and revision of resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters; assists students by conducting mock interviews.
Assists students with self-assessment and career exploration activities; counsels students from a variety of majors on career decision-making.
Instructs students in the use of Career Services software and in job search strategies.
Schedules and conducts classroom presentations.
Lead special projects which could include teaching a Career Readiness class, maintaining the experiential learning program, conducting departmental assessments, and/or coordinating the Outcomes Survey.
Answers questions and provides information to prospective employers; markets Career Services and our programs to employers.
Coordinates with faculty to schedule career services content for university classes.
Promotes career events and workshops to students and faculty.
Market the experiential learning program to business, government, and non-profit employers.
Attends on- and off-campus career and job fairs.
Develops and distributes informational materials for Career Services programs, resources, and activities.
Develops and utilizes assessment tools to monitor student career development progress; recommends improvements.
Analyzes job market trends to determine solutions in response to market conditions.
Will be required to travel to other campuses on occasion.
Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of employment practices and trends.
Knowledge of career services professional practices.
Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
Knowledge of career counseling principles and strategies.
Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of varied career counseling duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to provide career counseling services to students and alumni. Success in this position assists students in finding employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Annual salary $34,356.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date: 08/17/2026
Applications will be accepted until: 7/19/2026
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.
Notice to applicants
It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
