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

  • Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

  • Career Advisor
  • Career Center Director
  • Career Coach
  • Career Consultant
  • Career Coordinator
  • Career Counselor
  • Career Developer
  • Career Development Consultant
  • Career Development Counselor
  • Career Development Director
  • Career Development Facilitator
  • Career Development Specialist
  • Career Guidance Counselor
  • Career Services Coordinator
  • Career Services Director
  • Career Technical Counselor
  • Career Transition Specialist
  • Articulation Officer

  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
  • Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
  • 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 enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior.
  • Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
  • Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
  • Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  • Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.