Top 67 Career counselor Jobs in Arlington Va

Career Advisor
American University —Washington, DC
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
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Quality Employment Coach
AARP —Washington, DC
- $85,500 - $95,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Career Advisor
America Works of New York Inc —Washington, DC
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Part-Time Career Navigator (Washington, DC)
Summer Search —Washington, DC
- $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
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Executive Career Coach (Academic Programs)
Johns Hopkins University —Washington, DC
- $33.12 - $58.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
Employment Specialist
ASHLIN Management Group, Inc. —Washington, DC
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Presentation skills
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Job Readiness Coach Assistant
United Planning Organization —Washington, DC
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Employment Services Coordinator
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CARE CENTER INC —Washington, DC
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Employment Development Specialist
Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School —Washington, DC
- $35.58 - $42.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Classroom
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Assistant Director, Career Counseling
George Washington University —Foggy Bottom, DC
- $58,992.50 - $97,373.72 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
3h
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Coach / Navigator
INNOVATIVE LIFE HEALTHCARE LLC —Arlington, VA
- $17.95 - $19.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
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Career Counselor
Eckerd Connects —Washington, DC
- $45,000 - $50,000 a year
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Early Careers Specialist
Nestlé USA —Arlington, VA
- $84,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
Employment Specialist with Reporting
ASHLIN Management Group, Inc. —Washington, DC
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Presentation skills
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Case Manager (Employment Specialist)
ServiceSource Inc. —Oakton, VA
- $61,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Career Advisor
WorkSource Montgomery Inc —Silver Spring, MD
- $24.04 - $27.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Supportive Employment Specialist
MBI HEALTH SERVICES LLC —Washington, DC
- $40,000 - $44,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- HIPAA
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Employment Specialist Administrative Assistant
ASHLIN Management Group, Inc. —Washington, DC
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory management
- Office
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Career Advisor
Career Team Enterprises —Hyattsville, MD
- $49,000 - $53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Career Advisor
Career Team —Hyattsville, MD
- $49,000 - $53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Career Advisor

American University -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $70,000 a year
3 days ago

Qualifications

Computer literacy

Full Job Description

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

Department:

Experiential Education

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Modality:

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description:

Summary:

The Career Advisor provides comprehensive, industry‑informed career advising to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni from diverse backgrounds and identities. Each Career Advisor supports students interested in specific career industry clusters rather than academic schools, combining a strong foundation in career advising with current knowledge of labor market trends and employer expectations within assigned industries.

The Career Advisor develops and delivers high‑quality career education programming, including workshops, panels, orientations, and online resources, and collaborates closely with Career Center colleagues particularly Employer Relations staff to build industry‑specific employer intelligence, alumni connections, and experiential and post‑graduate opportunities for students. The Career Advisor works collaboratively with other Assistant Directors, career advisors, employer relations staff, and alumni career staff. This position reports to the Director, Experiential Education and Career Advising.

Essential Functions:

1.) Career Advising & Student Coaching

Provide individualized career advising to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni interested in assigned career industry clusters.
Coach students through all stages of career development, including exploration, application strategy, interviewing, networking, and offer negotiation.
Guide students in connecting academic learning, co‑curricular involvement, and experiential learning to industry‑specific career pathways.
Apply broad career advising frameworks alongside current market knowledge relevant to assigned industries.
Deliver advising appointments through multiple modalities, including in‑person and virtual formats.

2.) Career Education, Programming & Outreach

Collaborate with Career Center colleagues to design and deliver career education resources and programming informed by student feedback, employer insights, and employment trends.
Create and present live and virtual workshops, panels, and orientations that support career readiness and experiential learning for audiences ranging from incoming students to alumni.
Integrate nationally recognized career competencies into advising, programming, and resources.
Partner with faculty, academic administrators, and student organizations to reach students across disciplines and promote engagement with career resources.

3.) Industry & Employer Engagement Collaboration

Team closely with Employer Relations staff to build and maintain knowledge of employers, hiring practices, and trends within assigned industry clusters.
Share industry insights, employer intelligence, and potential job or internship leads with Career Center colleagues.
Incorporate employer and industry information into advising conversations, programming, and student resources.

4.) Team Collaboration & Program Support

Participate in regular team meetings focused on planning, assessment, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with colleagues to support Career Center initiatives such as career industry events, employer panels, alumni mentoring programs, networking events, and career‑related site visits.
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and student‑centered team culture.

Supervisory Responsibility:

May oversee the work of one or more Federal Work‑Study (FWS) student employees.

Competencies:

Serving Customers.
Displaying Creativity.
Prioritizing and Organizing.
Acquiring and Analyzing Information.
Supporting Coworkers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full-time.
35 hours per week.

Salary Range:

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 annually.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in a professional or advising role.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master's degree or equivalent.
4 - 6 years of relevant experience.
Previous experience advising college or university students.
Experience working in or closely with industries aligned to assigned career clusters (e.g., nonprofit, private sector, government, media, technology, public service, education, or related fields).
Familiarity with career assessment tools such as the Myers‑Briggs Type Indicator or Strong Interest Inventory.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Knowledge of career development theory and career advising practices.
Demonstrated understanding of employment trends and hiring practices relevant to one or more career industry areas.
Strong communication, listening, and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and student‑centered environment.
Computer literacy, including use of internet research tools and social media platforms.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, employers, faculty, alumni, and campus partners.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package.

Other Details

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
American University is an E-Verify employer.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [email protected].

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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