Number of Vacancies: 1
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Employment Status: Full Time, Regular
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0095/9
Salary Range: $68,140
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Brief Description of Duties
Under the supervision of the Director of Career Services, the Career Counselor provides comprehensive career development support to students and alumni through individual and group counseling, workshops, and programming focused on career exploration, job readiness, resume and cover letter development, interviewing skills, and professional development. The position assists students and alumni in identifying and pursuing employment, internship, and graduate study opportunities while also serving as a liaison to academic units to strengthen collaboration and expand career-related partnerships. In addition, the Career Counselor supports the planning and coordination of career events such as job fairs, networking sessions, and employer engagement activities, maintains career systems and outcome data, prepares reports, and represents the Office of Career Services at campus and external events to promote student success and career readiness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group career counseling to students and alumni on career exploration, job readiness, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, professional etiquette, job search strategies, and graduate or continuing education planning. (25%)
- Develop and deliver career workshops and presentations on topics such as career exploration, professional branding, interviewing skills, workplace readiness, and career planning strategies. (15%)
- Recommend and connect students and alumni to employment and academic opportunities including internships, job placements, graduate programs, and professional development resources aligned with individual career goals. (10%)
- Serve as liaison to assigned academic units by collaborating with faculty and staff to integrate career development into academic programs, strengthen employer engagement, and expand career readiness initiatives. (10%)
- Coordinate career events and programs in collaboration with employers, recruiters, faculty, staff, and community partners, including job fairs, internship fairs, networking events, employer information sessions, and career conferences. (15%)
- Maintain and update career management systems and databases by entering and tracking student appointments, employer contacts, job postings, internship opportunities, career events, and employment outcome data. (10%)
- Prepare, analyze, and submit reports on career counseling activities and employment outcomes to support assessment, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts. (5%)
- Represent the Office of Career Services at campus, employer, and community events, including participation in off-site engagements and recruitment activities. (5%)
- Utilize social media and communication platforms to promote career services resources, events, and opportunities such as LinkedIn engagement, email outreach, and digital postings. (3%)
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental operations and student success initiatives. (2%)
Job Requirements
- The position is primarily sedentary and office-based, requiring prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and communication with students, alumni, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting of materials up to 20 pounds may be required for career fairs, workshops, and special events.
- Work schedules may include occasional evenings and weekends to support career programming, employer events, and university activities.
- Equipment used includes desktop and laptop computers, printers, scanners, copiers, telephones, projectors, presentation technology, and virtual meeting platforms.
- The position requires travel between university campuses and external locations to attend employer, community, and professional events.
- The university provides required training and resources to ensure employee safety and compliance with institutional, federal, and District of Columbia regulations.
- Ability to develop and facilitate workshops, presentations, and training programs.
- Experience building collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, employers, and community organizations.
- Proficiency with career management systems, student information systems, and customer relationship management platforms; experience with Handshake and Banner preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related software applications.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.
Information to Applicant
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFSCME local 2087 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction
Employment Benefits: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA).
Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intra family offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.
Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.
The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .
