Career Counselor I - Career & Internship Center

Career Counselor I - Career & Internship Center

Salary

$49,822.00 - $58,614.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Job Number

FY2706330

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Career and Internship Center

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/9/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

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Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and alumni by helping them discover, prepare for, and achieve their career goals. As a Career Counselor in the Career & Internship Center, you will provide individualized coaching, career exploration guidance, and professional development support that empowers students to make informed decisions about their education, careers, and future opportunities. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about mentorship, student success, and building confidence in others as they navigate important life and career transitions.

Beyond one-on-one advising, this position plays an active role in shaping innovative career development programs, services, and initiatives that enhance student engagement and workforce readiness. Working collaboratively with campus partners and Career & Internship Center staff, you will help design, implement, and evaluate programs that connect students with valuable resources, experiential learning opportunities, internships, and employment pathways. This role provides the rewarding opportunity to combine counseling, program development, education, and leadership while contributing to UVUs mission of student success, community engagement, and lifelong learning.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Counsels, coaches, and advises students and alumni regarding the career development process, including assisting students with career assessments, preparing career plans, preparing employment documents such as resumes, cover letters, reference pages, giving workshop and classroom presentations, etc. Counsels and educates students on professional communication for interviewing and networking. Coaches students on effective job search techniques.
• Collaborates with internship coordinators, pre-professional advisors, employers, alumni, university administration, key contact school/college, and others to assist students seeking high-quality career positions/internships. Coordinates multiple projects related to CIC goals and objectives.
• Develops, plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates departmental functions and services in collaboration with other staff. In collaboration and coordination with CIC marketing personnel, implements basic marketing methodology to reach target audiences. Monitors, analyzes, and interprets state, regional, and national policies and trends, participates in professional development and training programs, and contributes to professional associations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a masters degree in Counseling & Guidance, Educational Psychology, Social Work, or a related Social Science field and two years of full-time professional employment related to the summary of duties; consideration given to those currently in a master's program; or a bachelors degree and 4 years of experience related to the summary of duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using client relationship management (CRM) software or career services software such as Handshake, Simplicity, or Grad Leaders.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of career counseling theory and practices.

• Knowledge of college/university culture and job placement methodology.

• Knowledge of current social, economic, and employment conditions and trends.

• Knowledge of employer staffing practices, needs, and recruitment.

• Knowledge of research and analysis methods and report writing and maintaining databases.

• Basic Knowledge of project management practices.

Skills

• Public speaking and group presentation skills are essential.

• Sound interpersonal skills with a friendly and positive demeanor, with superior customer service skills.

• Skills and technological competence using various applications to conduct work, such as Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.

• Student-centered, combined with impeccable teamwork skills.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and written communications, as well as using electronic media and graphic presentation tools.

• Ability to design workflow models, processes, and systems.

• Ability to work collaboratively and establish positive relationships and to supervise and mentor staff and paraprofessionals if assigned.

• Ability to find solutions to complex problems and manage priorities.

• Ability to network with employers to establish beneficial relationships for students and alumni.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

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Do you have experience providing career counseling, coaching, advising, or related guidance to students, alumni, or clients regarding career exploration and career planning?

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Have you assisted individuals with preparing employment-related documents such as resumes, cover letters, reference lists, or professional portfolios?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience coaching individuals on interviewing, networking, professional communication, or job search strategies?

• Yes
• No

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Have you delivered presentations, workshops, classroom instruction, or group training sessions on career, professional development, or educational topics?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience administering or interpreting career assessments, skills assessments, or similar career development tools?

• Yes
• No

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Have you collaborated with employers, academic departments, advisors, internship coordinators, alumni, or other stakeholders to support student career development or workforce readiness initiatives?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience developing, implementing, coordinating, or evaluating programs, services, projects, or initiatives in a higher education, counseling, workforce development, or related setting?

• Yes
• No

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Have you used marketing, outreach, communication, or engagement strategies to promote programs, services, events, or resources to target audiences?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
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• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu