Career Counselor/Recruiter - Student Services

Career Counselor/Recruiter - Student Services

Salary

$43,000.00 - $45,000.00 Annually

Location

Tarboro and Rocky Mount Campuses, NC

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00260

Department

Student Services

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Advise prospective and current students about academic programs, career pathways and career choices. Counsel students about career choices and select materials for career development. Promote career planning and education ongoing to faculty and staff. Coordinate college recruiting efforts. Provide guidance and maintain academic records for students in select Allied Health programs. Develop and coordinate programs which contribute to overall development of student achievement.

Essential Job Functions

Provide career and academic counseling for students.

Conduct presentations for students, faculty, schools, government institutions, and the community regarding personal, career and educational issues.

Maintain the College's job information service, College Central Network. Make referrals to College Central for those interested in career planning and employment.

Maintain the College's Career Concourse online student career exploration platform and provide guidance to students in interpreting the various programs of study offered by the college and their career opportunities. Maintain the Career Services website and resources.

Assist students with selecting and registering for classes to meet specific educational objectives; and disseminate information regarding financial aid to students.

Assist students on academic probation or suspension and refer students to academic support services and campus resources to assist their academic success and perseverance in school.

Coordinate admissions for specific collaborative Health Science programs.

Work with other counselors and the Dean of Students to support and devise key retention efforts for students.

Organize and implement all high school visits, college days, open houses and financial aid days in conjunction with the Dean of Enrollment and financial aid advisors.

Participate in "college", "career" and "awards" days in the local high schools and all other signature recruiting functions.

Serve as a point of contact for college transfer and CACRAO tours for recruitment efforts, Communities in Schools events and align other counselors to support efforts.

Attend all Student Services staff meetings.

Participate in institutional staff development and other professional workshops both local and state related to career development.

Serve on various college committees as assigned.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as assigned by administration and supervision.

Probationary Period Disclosure

Satisfactory completion of a 90-day probationary period is required for continued employment.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution and related work experience.

Preferred

Minimum requirements plus work experience with career advising and recruiting students into higher education.

Experience in the NC Community College System and with the Datatel/Colleague system.

State Health Plan, State Retirement, NCFlex Supplemental Insurance, NC Supplemental Retirement Plans.

Employer Edgecombe Community College

Address 2009 West Wilson Street

Tarboro, North Carolina, 27886

Phone 252-618-6502

Website http://www.edgecombe.edu