Temporary Career Counselor

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:   

Reporting to the Director of Career Planning & Resources, the Temporary Career Counselor provides career counseling services for students and alums at Scripps College. The College is hiring for two Temporary Career Counselor positions.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.  The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Counseling 

• Provide individual and group career counseling to students and alums including, but not limited to, career decision making, graduate school and gap year research, personal statement review, resume and cover letter critique, job and internship search strategies, mock interviews, networking strategies, finding international opportunities, mid-career transitions, and salary negotiation.
• Administer and interpret standardized assessment instruments such as Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, CliftonStrengths.
• Support students and alumnae seeking graduate school and gap year opportunities
• Provide coverage for counseling appointments during drop-in hours.
• Assist in collection of student engagement and outcomes data.
• Active support for the College’s Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:   

Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with multiple technology platforms.
• Candidate should possess a commitment to women’s education and an interest in working in a collaborative and creative environment that empowers students and alums to fulfill their potential.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, student development, higher education, or related field preferred, or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job. Master’s degree in related field is preferred.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:  

None.

OTHER:

HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:

This is a temporary status, part-time (no more than 16 hours per week), non-benefits-eligible, non-exempt position.

This position is expected to end on or before May 15, 2026, and may be extended based upon mutual agreement by both parties.

The regular hours for this position will be determined by mutual agreement based on the candidate’s availability and the needs of the department. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and the schedule will be set within these timeframes. Hours may vary based on the needs of the College or department. 

Hourly rate range: $28.00-$30.00. The hourly rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  

None.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.  

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.  

Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.  Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.  Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.  Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters.  Ability to hear within normal parameters.  Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file.  Ability to move about.  Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.

At-Will Employment

Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time.  Scripps College is an At-Will employer.  Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.