Workforce Counselor, ReGen Valley Common Campus

University System of New Hampshire

paid time off

United States, New Hampshire, Manchester

Dec 22, 2024

Position Details

Summary

Operating Title	Workforce Counselor, ReGen Valley Common Campus
Long Classification Title	Senior Career Counselor
Campus Location	Manchester
Department	UNH CPS Biotechnology Innovation Center
Summary of Position	Under the administrative supervision of the ReGen Valley Common Campus Senior Program Manager, this position is critical to the operation of the ReGen Valley Common Campus ("RVCC"). The ReGen Valley Common Campus is a collaborative and integrated consortium that is focused on propelling the workforce of the nascent biofabrication industry in ReGen Valley. In the context of the Common Campus model, the RVCC Workforce Counselor will counsel individuals in exploring educational, personal or career goals related to the biofabrication industry; identify interests, skills, training or educational pathways; relate employment and educational experience to biofabrication career options; and develop concrete action steps to enter the biofabrication workforce. The RVCC Workforce Counselor will be expected to meet individuals in one-on-one or in groups at the UNH-Manchester campus, at other Common Campus institutions, or in the broader community.
Acceptable minimum level of education	Bachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience	3-5 years
Additional Job Information
Posting Number	PS4944FY25
Other minimum qualifications	Bachelor's degree, preferably in education, counseling, or a related student service area Strong interpersonal skills and communication techniques Strong computer skills and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies/tools Strong teamwork and collaborative skills Experience working with diverse populations
Additional Preferred Qualifications	Experience with educational advising process for high-school, college-age, or adult-learners Background with challenges facing learners from diverse backgrounds Experience using email and social media as a directed communication tool Experience in making presentations
Salary Information	Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63806
Percent Time Information (FTE)	1.00
Grade	18
EEO Statement	The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information	UNH College of Professional Studies is a college of the University of New Hampshire, the state's flagship public research institution, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction in the heart of New Hampshire's largest city. Located in the state's business and tech hub, the Manchester campus leverages its city location to promote real-world learning, providing research, internship and career opportunities to students and graduates. Teaching excellence is at the core of our mission. UNH College of Professional Studies faculty collaborate with students in research, service, and creative expression to better prepare them for success in today's high demand fields. Our campus is equipped with cutting-edge labs and learning spaces, and its central location attracts students from diverse life experiences and cultural backgrounds. For more information about UNH College of Professional Studies, visit https://cps.unh.edu/. The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details

Posting Date	11/08/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?	No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?	No
Job Category	Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type	Grant Funded
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Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.	None applicable

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility

Serve as the lead workforce counselor for the ReGen Valley Common Campus
Administer and interpret individual interest, skill, abilities, and values assessment instruments
Present institution-agnostic educational and/or training opportunities and pathways to individuals
Identify and connect individuals to wrap-around services, such as housing, transportation, childcare, etc
Stay current with workforce counseling trends - develop an external workforce training network and learn from best practices
Collaborate with peers in other Common Campus institutions to continuously inform and innovate workforce counseling
Conduct visits at high-schools, training centers, institutions of higher learning, etc., to educate the broader workforce of career opportunities in biofabrication

Duty/Responsibility

Meet with Common Campus institutions, such as universities, colleges, centers, etc. to align Common Campus workforce counseling practices and procedures to existing practices and procedures
Work with Common Campus institutions' Admissions teams to identify, clarify, and present educational and training opportunities
Work with Common Campus institutions' Career teams to identify, clarify, and present career opportunities
Generate CRM data, made available to all Common Campus institutions, providing insight into workforce counseling efforts

Duty/Responsibility	In association with Common Campus staff, organize, deliver, and participate in Common Campus meetings, tradeshows, job fairs, etc Support Common Campus constituent institutions' admissions and career fairs Develop and use standardized methodology for program development to include goals and learning objectives

Duty/Responsibility	In association with Common Campus leadership, identify and set Common Campus strategic vision/plan in accordance with the Common Campus mission

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