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Medical & WelfareGrowing

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Senior-level

Also known as: Academic Advisor, Academic Counselor, Admissions Counselor, Adult School Counselor

Medical & WelfareBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.
Educational CounselingCareer GuidanceStudent AdvisingVocational GuidanceEducationPsychologyHuman ServicesSocial SciencesMedical Care & Welfare

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will primarily act as an assistive tool for counselors, automating administrative tasks, providing data-driven insights for career paths, and offering personalized learning resources. While AI can enhance efficiency and access to information, the core human elements of empathy, complex problem-solving, and emotional support vital to guidance will remain the counselor's exclusive domain.