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

  • Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

  • Career Developer
  • Career Development Consultant
  • Career Development Counselor
  • Career Development Director
  • Career Development Facilitator
  • Career Development Specialist
  • Job Developer
  • Offender Workforce Development Program Manager
  • Offender Workforce Development Specialist
  • Student Development Advisor
  • Students Okay Without Drugs and Alcohol Counselor

  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
  • Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
  • Establish and supervise peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
  • Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
  • Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.
  • Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
  • 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 students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.

  • Develop educational programs.
  • Develop educational policies.
  • Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
  • Complete documentation required by programs or regulations.
  • Plan programs to address community mental wellness needs.
  • Present social services program information to the public.
  • Promote educational institutions or programs.
  • Refer clients to community or social service programs.
  • Refer individuals to educational or work programs.