Career Planning Counselor
Newton, MA - USA
Job Summary
Primary Purpose
To provide expert guidance to college students and their families around all aspects of career planning; build client relationships; and contribute to the collective knowledge of the education team to provide the best quality counseling in support of all families we serve.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
Deliver expertise through phone counseling sessions and seminars related to all aspects of the major and career exploration process (including guiding students through reflection and career inventories understanding and leveraging resources within their high school college and community and managing expectations and goals)
Provide clear and actionable feedback on student resumes and essays and in response to questions submitted via the help desk
Connect with a diverse group of students and parents at various socioeconomic levels and help them successfully navigate their path from high school or college to career
Collaborate with coaching staff across College Coach and EdAssist for career planning support contributing to internal projects as required. This may include: development/revision of client-facing curriculum or educator-facing training materials; social media initiatives; service delivery best practices; other internal areas of interest.
Other counseling and coaching duties as assigned
What we hope you will bring to this role:
Bachelors Degree required. Bachelors degree in education psychology or related field desired
Five years of experience in career advising in a university setting
Experience advising high school students and their families a plus
Familiarity with alternatives to four-year degree pathways (associates degrees trade schools apprenticeships etc.) a plus
Passion for career education and a commitment to increasing career pathways for a broad constituency of students.
The ability to reach all audiences and meet families where they are in the process
High degree of integrity
Confident presence strong relationship building skills and a professional manner
Strong editing and writing ability coupled with attention to detail
High level presentation skills in both large group and individual settings
Work a flexible schedule including some evening or weekend appointments
Physically located on West Coast or western region of US preferred
Access to reliable internet required
Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $79000 and $88000 annually . The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience education and training certifications geography and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick holiday and parental bonding leave
401(k) retirement plan
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
Tuition assistance and education coaching
Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
Learn more at to Apply: This posting is anticipated to remain open until 4/18/2026
Life at Bright Horizons:
At Bright Horizons youre more than your job title youre the difference. Whether youre nurturing a childs first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes your work creates real impact. Were a community that celebrates individuality invests in your growth and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive so do the children families and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future for yourself and for others.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race color religion sex age disability sexual orientation veteran status national origin genetic information or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
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