Career Center

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Medicine, Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) has an exciting opportunity for a CURE Career Counselor. The UMB CURE program fulfills the mission of UMB and UMGCCC to serve communities in the catchment area and to excite and educate the next generation of biomedical researchers and healthcare providers. The Career Counselor will serve as CURE's main point of contact for specialized internship experiences and scholarship programs and will schedule education partners looking to conduct workshops and classes on various career and college related topics.

UMB offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible employees. This position receives an annual leave package starting with 22 accrued vacation days, 14 floating and observed holidays, 15 sick days, and 3 personal days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; professional learning and development opportunities; flexible schedules and teleworking options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.

Primary Duties:

• Serves as CURE's main point of contact for specialized internship experiences, scholarship programs, and schedules education partners looking to conduct workshops and classes on various career and college related topics (i.e. resume and cover letter creation, interview preparation, dressing for success, etc.).
• In partnership with CURE's Executive Director, support CURE alumni on college campuses.
• Chaperones scholar field outings to STEM-focused college and career fairs, interview programs, and conferences of various academic related disciplines.
• Provides information to scholars on establishing college and career goals, on job and college search strategies, career pathways, and informs students of availability of resources. Ensures that scholars are also using existing school-based resources.
• Scaffolds parent engagement programming for high school families about higher education and workforce pathways.
• Supports CURE's Executive Director in stewarding relationships with higher education-based STEM pipeline programs and workforce partners.
• In partnership with the UMB Community Engagement Center, maintains up-to-date information on careers, occupations, current employment opportunities and trends, entry-level occupational requirements. Publishes and disseminates this information in a format that can be used by CURE families and scholars.
• In partnership with CURE staff and the Office of Philanthropy, makes site visits to local biotech and STEM companies that could provide internship and other career exposure opportunities to students.
• Leads CURE's Scholar Success strategic committee. Works with CURE's Executive Director and Deputy Director on end-of-the pipe strategic planning.
• Supervises a national service member and FWS students as needed.
• Disseminates best practice approaches to college/career readiness at meetings and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in career services, recruitment, academic or student affairs, or related experience.

Related experience may be substituted for education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.

Hiring Range: $48,000 - $56,000, commensurate with education and experience

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected].

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.