Career Counseling Intern

The career counseling intern will serve as a member of the professional counseling staff in providing counseling and career development education to the students of San Jose State University. This internship is designed as a learn-and-observe process during the two months and a hands-on application of career counseling activities in the second semester. Under the supervision of a career counselor the intern will assume counseling responsibilities which include career advising, presenting workshops and assisting with career related events.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Second year masters-level students preferred. First year master-level students with related experience or ability to articulate strong interest in the field may be considered.  Work Study preferred. 
  
• Candidates must currently be working toward a graduate degree in career counseling, college counseling, psychology, or a related field.
  
• Previous coursework or exposure to career counseling and career assessment is strongly preferred. Student must take career assessment coursework before or during the time of internship. 

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
• Assist with resume drop-in hours and provide general advising related to career center services, career planning options, and job/internship search assistance
• Assist with programs such as career fairs, employer panels, outreach events, and workshops
• Co-facilitate (1^st semester) and facilitate ( 2^nd semester) workshops related to resume writing, interviewing, career exploration, and job/internship search
• Assist with liaison and career programming activities with academic departments and clubs
• Develop counseling case load second semester
 

COMMITMENT:

This internship is a 2 semester (1 academic year) commitment. Interns must be available to work 10 -15 hours a week. The intern will receive at least one hour of individual supervision with a career counselor weekly. Interns may receive academic credit for their internship hours. Work Study candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Access to professional development workshops/opportunities 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Anita Manuel, MA

Program Manager –Internship Coordinator

(anita.manuel@sjsu.edu)   408-924-6049