Career Pathway Counselor

JOB ID: 26000199

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education.  Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive.  The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students for future generations. 

MHS is seeking a Career Pathway Counselor to play a pivotal role in helping students in grades 8–12 connect their strengths, interests, and aspirations to meaningful academic and career pathways. Through personalized advising, career exploration, and intentional academic planning, MHS Advisors guide students to build a clear path from school to postsecondary education, training, and/or employment.  A distinctive part of the role is connecting students to the breadth of opportunities across Hershey, creating exposure to careers through hands-on experiences, job shadowing, and mentorship with Hershey professionals. This is an on-site position in Hershey, PA.  Compensation varies according to years of experience and education and includes an excellent benefits package. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Guide students through academic course planning aligned with career interests, graduation requirements, postsecondary options, and workforce readiness.

• Develop and maintain personalized, purpose-anchored Career Pathway Plans integrating coursework, skills, certifications, experiential learning, and postsecondary goals.

• Facilitate career exploration that helps students identify strengths, interests, aptitudes, and potential career pathways.

• Connect students with Career Technical Education and academic pathways, job shadowing, hands-on learning, and mentorship opportunities.

• Support postsecondary planning across college, apprenticeships, military service, certificate programs, training, and direct workforce entry.

• Help students understand the skills, credentials, admission requirements, and experiences required to achieve career goals.

• Support the post-secondary financial aid process and insure students’ plans are financially feasible.

• Collaborate with other MHS stakeholders to ensure coordinated student planning and course sequencing.

• Monitor student progress and adjust plans as variables evolve.

• Support pathways leading to certifications, dual enrollment, and other career-readiness opportunities.

• Maintain accurate Career Pathway Plans and track participation and outcomes related to career and experiential learning.

• Build strong connections with One Hershey organizations to expand career exposure and future employment possibilities.

• Engage families in understanding and supporting how academic choices and experiences connect to long-term education and career outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree a plus. 

• Three or more years’ experience as a high school college & career advisor. 

• Proficient with technology including Microsoft and Google applications, in addition to databases related to college applications, FASFA, etc. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of current & emerging workforce trends and requirements.

• Networked with regional colleges and universities, as well as employers. 

• Exceptional skills working with high school aged students – guiding, motivating, and requiring accountability.

• Exceptional organizational skills and detail orientation.

• Periodic travel for college visits, etc.  Driver’s license in good standing.

• Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students.

• Eager to engage with students beyond the scope of job responsibilities.