Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in College Counseling, Higher Education/Student Personnel Administration, or related field required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:

LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor designation preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 years experience (including graduate internship/practicum) assisting/advising college students in a career counseling or other student affairs/student services capacity or equivalent in recruiting required.
• Knowledge of college student development, and career counseling theories strongly preferred.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provides career development services to assist students and alumni with career choice and exploration while supporting enterprise wide collaboration efforts of the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Advises students and alumni with all aspects of career planning, career exploration, and job-searching by conducting individual career counseling appointments both in-person and via distance career counseling (telephone, e-mail, internet).
• Manages Career Ambassador Program including recruitment, training, and management of Ambassadors
• Develops and administers special outreach programs to inform faculty, students, and alumni of the need for long-term career planning and career development, regardless of academic discipline.
• Designs and delivers workshops and presentations on topics including, but not limited to: resume, CV, and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, job-search strategies, and evaluating & negotiating job offers.
• Oversees/manages career resources including but not limited to print publications, books, and electronic resources relevant to the career planning needs of students & alumni.
• Collaborates with other professional staff members on the planning and implementation of annual job fairs and other events.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Manages career events including but not limited to: Employer Luncheon Series, Networking Nights, Alumni Career Panels.
• Reviews and critiques student & alumni resumes, CVs, and cover letters.
• Creates new, and updates existing career-related resources and handouts.
• Contributes to the development and execution of marketing strategies for career events and services.
• Administers and interprets self-assessment tools such as Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory (SII) for students and alumni.
• Participates in the Office of Student Life’s leadership development program.
• Develops regular reports on program evaluation, usage activity, and other relevant data as necessary.
• Researches, procures and maintains resources for the Career Resource Library.
• Updates and maintains Career Development Center’s website and intranet (Pulse) site.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining departmental policies.
• Actively participates in professional development activities both internally through HR, AISR and IT, and externally through relevant professional associations.
• Other duties as assigned.