PT Career Counselor

PT Career Counselor

Salary

$22.90 Hourly

Location

Multi-Campus

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

2026-00413

Unit

AA-Workforce & Bus. Dev.

Department

Career Services

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

For part-time/adjunct faculty only:

Paid by the hour

Projected average hours of work per week:

15 to 20

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Function

Performs a variety of administrative and counseling duties that assist students in making carer decisions, meeting employers, and managing the job search process.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Counsels students regarding the career development process, including administering and interpreting career assessment instruments such as the Meyers Briggs Inventory, Strong Interest Inventory.

2. Designs and implements outreach programs to promote and encourage use of career services by students, faculty, and staff.

3. Advises students individually and in class presentations regarding résumé writing, interviewing and job search skills.

4. Develops promotional materials and strategies for the department.

5. Assists students in finding career information on the web.

6. Contributes content to assigned webpages or marketing materials.

7. Serves as a liaison to assigned academic departments, works collaboratively with faculty members to promote and provide career services.

8. Assists employers and and works as part of a cross-functional team to host hiring and student development events.

9. Advises and counsels undecided students through the career development process.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Student Development or a related field and one year experience in career counseling (in a college career services office or related setting preferred)

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Knowledge of career counseling theory, practice, trends, and strategies.
• Knowledge of career software and assessment instruments such as the MBTI and the Strong Interest Inventory
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong knowledge of career development and job search processes
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competence in work with a diverse student population
• Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Marketing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience in workshop, event, and program development

Working Conditions:

Typical office environment

Reporting Relationships:

Direction Received: Reports to Director of Career Services

Direction Given: Responsible for monitoring, directing and supervising the work of non-faculty staff and/or other employees

Central Piedmont is happy offer several benefits to part-time employees including:

• supplemental retirement
• 529 College Savings plan
• use of fitness centers
• State Employees Credit Union (SECU)
• employee and State employee discounts
• free parking
• personal days (prorated, if eligible)
• paid parental leave (4 to 8 weeks, prorated, if eligible)

To learn more details, visit our Benefits page to see the Part-Time Summary of Benefits.

01

Do you possess a masters degree from an accredited institution in counseling, student development, or a related field, and at least one year of career counseling experience?

• Yes
• No

02

This position in 100% on-site Monday through Friday, with no opportunity for remote work. Is that something you are comfortable with?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Central Piedmont Community College

Address 1201 Elizabeth Avenue

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204

Phone 7043306631

Website http://www.cpcc.edu