Counseling & Career Services Manager (63043)

Job DetailsJob Location: Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA 19145Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $60,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Professional ServicesLead. Mentor. Transform futures.

The Counseling & Career Services Manager leads the Counseling and Career Preparation Program, supervising Career Counselors and Career Preparation Period (CPP) Instructors. This role ensures high-quality counseling, case management, and program delivery to drive student retention, progress, and successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and manage the Counseling & Career Preparation Program and staff
Oversee student counseling services and case management to ensure student success and completion
Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data
Enforce all integrity guidelines and prevent data manipulation
Drive performance to meet or exceed DOL and company goals
Interview, hire, train, evaluate, and discipline staff as needed
Lead effective case management and student success teams
Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive culture for students and staff
Ensure student engagement in leadership and after-hours programming
Oversee student progress evaluations and panels
Maintain staffing levels and fill vacancies in a timely manner
Motivate, coach, and develop staff to achieve performance goals
Provide onboarding and ongoing staff training
Build partnerships with community organizations, employers, and training providers
Promote Job Corps and maintain strong community and stakeholder relationships
Model and reinforce Career Success Standards (PRH)
Ensure appropriate student supervision, behavior management, and accountability
Continuously improve program quality and student services
Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Identify problems, implement solutions, and ensure follow-through
Collaborate across departments to support student success
Support Center leadership and perform additional duties as assigned

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school

Must include at least 15 semester hours in Social Services-related instruction

Minimum of 2 years of experience in counseling or a related field
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to student success and maintaining a positive, inclusive environment

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited school
Experience in Job Corps or a similar workforce development program
Experience supervising staff in an educational or counseling setting
Knowledge of case management systems and student performance metrics
Established community partnerships in education, workforce, or social services

Why Join Us?

Make a real difference—help young adults build careers and brighter futures

Join a purpose-driven team that values your leadership

See the impact of your work every day through student growth and success

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