Career Counselor (2 positions)

Career Counselors provide individual and group career counseling/job search coaching to participants to help them make informed career decisions; explore occupational choices; prepare for an effective job search and connect with part-time, internship and fulltime employment opportunities. Career Counselors administer the cooperative education program and design/conduct wide career education programs and courses. He/she may also be involved in job development, marketing and coordination of Career Services recruitment services such as an on-line job listing service, career fairs, on campus interviews, resume referrals and special career events.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to help participants.
• Determine appropriate assessments and interventions required to assist participants.
• Analyze and interpret career assessment results and incorporate in career counseling/job search coaching sessions.
• Teach and coach participants in self-directed job search strategies.
• Engage participants in use of library and on-line resources for researching employers and current employment opportunities.
• Develop and conduct career and job search workshops.
• Promote recruitment services and engage participants in participating in the on-line job listing service, resume referral, on-campus interviews, career fairs, information sessions and other career events.
• Assist with and/or coordinate logistical and administrative details for career fairs, graduate fairs, job listing service and special career events.
• Provide job search assistance
• Conduct planned programs for outreach to participants and employers to advertise and promote Career Services.
• Provide other counseling and administrative support as required to accomplish the mission and goals of Career Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: First University Degree in Human Resources, Career Development, Organizational Development, Coaching or any related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in career counseling. Experience in NGOs and international organizations would be considered a major plus.
• Languages: Advanced in oral and written English and Arabic communication.
• Computer Skills: Excellent command of Microsoft office applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of career counseling theory and job search methodology;
• Ability to administer and interpret career assessments;
• Ability to create, develop and conduct career education programs;
• Ability to develop strategic alliances with the academic and employment community;
• Understanding of labor market trends and the legal and ethical issues regarding counseling, student records and employment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team setting;
• Openness to working with refugees as well as with Lebanese beneficiaries;
• Respect and promote SIF’s Policies and procedures;
• Maintain confidentiality with team and with beneficiaries;
• Ability to coordinate team activities fairly and efficiently.