Career Counselor, UVA Athletics

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Career Counselor to support the holistic development of student-athletes in various sport programs. The Career Counselor position exists to execute individualized career counseling for student-athletes and comprehensive career initiatives for teams. As part of the student-athlete development team, Career Counselors collaborate with academic coordinators, coaches, and athletics department staff to integrate aspects of career readiness, personal enhancement, community engagement, and leadership into the student-athlete experience. Career Counselors also develop relationships with alumni, donors, campus partners, and employers for the purpose of better preparing student-athletes for meaningful careers beyond their sport. Strategic alignment of unit goals will be developed in coordination with the Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Student Development.

Responsibilities include:

• Counsel, coach, and individually advise a caseload of student-athletes at all stages of career development, including but not limited to, academic major, career choices, internships or externships, full-time roles, graduate school, networking, job search strategies, professional etiquette, and application processes.
• Craft communications using a variety of tools to deliver timely information to the student-athlete population, alumni, and external partners.
• Organize career readiness initiatives designed to engage student-athletes in self-assessment, career development, networking, and employment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with campus partners, alumni, donors, employers, and corporate partners.
• Promote the benefits of early career development to multiple constituent groups, with targeted outreach for student-athletes from historically marginalized backgrounds including Pell-eligible, first generation, BIPOC, international, and other identified student groups.
• Maintain detailed records of all activities, events, and participants for reporting or evaluation purposes.
• Participate in national and local discussion on student-athlete career development best practices or emerging trends, through organizations like NCDA and N4A.
• Attend regular staff meetings, professional development, trainings, events, fundraising, and other ancillary activities related to career readiness for student-athletes.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $47,000 - $50,000, dependent upon qualifications.

Anticipated Start Date: Summer 2023

The selected candidate will pass a background check. This is a full-time position with UVa benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:

• Moving and relocation reimbursement assistance
• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition and professional development benefits
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree

Experience: At least two years of experience working with college students or graduates regarding career planning, advising, counseling, development, placement, networking, or human resource management. Industry-recognized career counseling certification will be provided if not already obtained.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Awareness of and interest in developing a wide range of career planning and advising strategies. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and in a diverse community. Ability to work on a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to detail. Ability to train student interns and staff with regard to understanding or applying strategies for improving career awareness, exploration, and readiness. Ability to gather data, compile information, maintain records, and prepare reports. Ability to analyze and solve problems, using independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information. Demonstrated ability to create programming with attention to inclusivity of diverse populations and constituents. Experience providing career counseling and services to a spectrum of diverse needs and backgrounds.

Computer Applications: Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Certification related to career counseling and assessments or development, such as Strong Interest Inventory, Clifton Strengths, MBTI, etc.

Experience: Four plus years' experience leading a comprehensive program of career planning and development for college student-athletes, including building relationships with employers is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations.

Computer Applications: Familiarity with career development software systems preferred

Application Process

Please do not forward any applicant materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics, as only applications received through this system will be considered. This position is open until filled, and the priority deadline for applications is March 31, 2023.

Please apply through Workday, external candidates please search for R0045878. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching Find Jobs. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three references

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.