Career Counselor

Fairmont State, Glenville State, and several regional partners are building a regional collaborative to improve the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce pipeline in North Central West Virginia.  This initiative will be funded in part through an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER Grant, with the goal of building an industry-education network and facilitating projects to increase job awareness and preparedness among students and jobseekers.

Examples of Duties

This individuals main role will be to work on regional career services approach as part of the core executive team for the ARC Power Implementation grant and support workforce and economic development at Glenville State University. This individual will assist Academic Counselors in duties pertaining to STEM students’ success and retention as outlined below or as directed by the Director of Academic Success Center. The key roles and responsibilities are outlined in greater detail below.

• Work to connect faculty and students with experiential learning opportunities such as class projects, internships, co-ops and practicums.
• Coordinate and host events such as mock-interviews, resume building workshops, professional headshot events, etc.
• Build strong relationships with academic units to understand academic offerings, research expertise, applied learning opportunities and other aspects of the institution so that opportunities can be identified to help the region’s industry fill their workforce needs.
• Lead coordinator for the annual career fair and actively recruit more STEM representatives for this event.
• Monitor academic progress of STEM students and intervene with resources when necessary.
• Coordinate with the Industry Partnership Manager to maintain a strong connection with WV state and business leaders.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in higher education.
• Experience with first-generation, rural, and/or underrepresented college students.
• Experience with STEM/STEM students.
• Experience with databases.
• Experience outreaching to and building connections with entities such as higher education institutions, industry, and the K-12 sector.

Benefits

As an agency of State government, Glenville State University provides a wide variety of benefits to its employees. Some benefits are mandatory to both the college and employees, while some benefits are elective by employees. Some benefits are free to employees while some benefits require employee contributions.

Current year details regarding plan options and monthly premium costs can be obtained by logging onto the PEIA Web site at www.wvpeia.com or by contacting the GSU payroll department.

Life Insurance: $10,000 free to employees, optional coverage up to $500,000 based on age and salary. Additional plans are available for spouse and child coverage.

Accidental Death Insurance: Optional employee or family plan of $25,000 to $100,000. For details contact the payroll department.

Retirement Plan: The college matches your 6 percent contribution (tax exempt dollars) towards TIAA/CREF or Teacher’s Retirement System. Thus, 12 percent of your gross salary is working for your retirement income. New employees must join TIAA/CREF.

TIAA Total Disability Benefits Plan: Optional employees coverage that provides (1) monthly income and (2) payments of premiums to your TIAA/CREF retirement plan to participating employees who suffer total, long-term disabilities. The cost is adjusted according to individual salary on a yearly basis. Employees become eligible upon completion of the first year of employment.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must include a letter of interest, current resume, names and contact information for at least three references.

Apply online or by email at [email protected].

Screening of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Glenville State University in an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.