How do they match: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

  • Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

  • Career Services Coordinator
  • Career Services Director
  • Dean of Student Services
  • Disability Services Coordinator
  • Financial Services Specialist
  • Special Services Supervisor
  • Student Services Coordinator
  • Student Services Counselor
  • Student Services Director
  • Student Support Counselor
  • Students Okay Without Drugs and Alcohol Counselor

  • Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

  • Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.
  • Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
  • Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees.
  • Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
  • Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.
  • Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.
  • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
  • Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
  • Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
  • Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
  • Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.

  • Assess individual or community needs for educational or social services.
  • Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
  • Maintain professional social services knowledge.
  • Present social services program information to the public.
  • Refer clients to community or social service programs.
  • Supervise workers providing client or patient services.
  • Train staff members in social services skills.