**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** MSUAASF Range C - Career Counselor **Institution:** Metropolitan State University **Classification Title:** MSUAASF Range C **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty **City:** St. Paul **FLSA:** Non Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic **Salary Range:** $47,607.00 - $93,342.00 **Job Description:** Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Career Counselor. This is a full-time/probationary position within the Career Center. Responsibilities: + Provide individual, group career counseling and conduct presentations to college students on topics including major and career decisions, internship and job search, resume, cover letter and interview preparation to aid in retention efforts. + Assist with outreach to the university community by representing the Career Center. + Coordinate projects including collecting and analyzing data for the department. **Salary Range:** This is a Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) Range C position with a salary range of $46,604 (minimum) to $96,809 (maximum). Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) and the MSUAASF organization. * Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the MSUAASF which can be found here: MASTER AGREEMENT (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/msuaasf-contract.pdf) **Minimum Qualifications:** The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position: + Bachelor’s degree plus three years of career development professional experience in business, nonprofit or higher education. + Experience serving a student population with diverse cultural backgrounds, academic interests and goals, including specific populations (e.g. ex-offenders, students with disabilities, international students, etc.). + Experience in data collection and analysis. + Demonstrated strong intercultural and interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written. + Experience working collaboratively to execute team goals as team lead and contributing partner. **Preferred Qualification:** + Master’s degree plus one year of career development professional experience in business, nonprofit or higher education, or related field. + Experience with career tools such as Handshake. **Physical Requirements of the Job:** Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):** 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. **Open Until Filled. Priority Applications must be received by 12:01 AM on** **March 7, 2026** **.** **Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:** + Cover letter + Current resume. + Names of four (4) references with email addresses and telephone numbers. + Transcripts - unofficial copies of your transcript showing degree awarded date, your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. If selected for hire, official transcripts will be required. If you have other questions related to this position announcement, please contact Human Resources, at 651.793.1275 or email at hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu. For TTY, call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529. **Notice** : In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check. **The School/Academic Department:** The Metro State Career Center is growing. It is and exciting time to join this dynamic team currently focused on expanding internships and apprenticeships, implementing career readiness, and career exploration and job search support for students and alumni. It is also expanding and deepening our employer connections. The Career Center’s vision is that students from all backgrounds will have the mindset, know-how, skills, and opportunities to achieve their career goals. Our mission aligns with our institution’s: elevate career success for our students. Learn more at https://www.metrostate.edu/career . **The University:** _We are the urban, public, comprehensive university in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area where the faculty, staff, and students of Metro State will reflect the area's rich diversity, build a culturally competent and anti-racist learning community, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to civic engagement._ Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2021. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked #12 out of 1,398 in 2025). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 (https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html) goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies (https://www.metrostate.edu/about/diversity) are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is guided by a strategic plan (https://www.metrostate.edu/about/president/strategic-planning) with a theme of “Building a Resilient, Student Ready University.” Visit the Metro State University website (http://www.metrostate.edu) to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website (https://www.minnstate.edu/) . For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. **Benefits Information:** At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Desired Start Date:** 03-25-2026 **Position End Date:** **Open Date:** 02-16-2026 **Close Date:** 03-25-2026 **Posting Contact Name:** Kevin Earl Thompson **Posting Contact Email:** hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu