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How exposed to AI is a Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisor?

Of the 34 tasks O*NET lists for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors, 10 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 19 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Academic AdvisorAcademic CounselorAdmissions CounselorCareer CounselorCollege CounselorElementary School CounselorGuidance CounselorSchool CounselorStudent Services CoordinatorVocational Counselor
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
34
tasks rated for this occupation
98%
hold a degree, from a survey of 22
296k
people do this job in the US
8 of 14
least protected in community and social work

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

10
  • Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning
  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings
  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
  • Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities
  • Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation
  • Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs
  • Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments
  • Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services
  • Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities
  • Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement

Only with software built on top

5
  • Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
  • Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met
  • Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops
  • Establish and supervise peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs

Cannot be sped up

19
  • Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools
  • Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs
  • Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals
  • Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
  • Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning
  • Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence
  • Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills
  • Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college
  • Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources
  • Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
  • Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior
  • Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services
  • Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees
  • Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives
  • Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns
  • Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students
  • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms
  • Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment
  • Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests
What this does not say

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Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.