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Career Services

The Career Services Specialist provides comprehensive career development services to students and/or alumni job seekers through individualized career coaching, career education, and program coordination; develops and delivers career readiness programs and resources; supports career fairs, recruiting initiatives, and other career-related events; evaluates program effectiveness; contributes to institutional efforts that advance student and alumni career success.

• Deliver individualized career coaching and advising to students and/or alumni; assess career goals, interests, skills, qualifications, and career readiness; assist individuals in developing and implementing personalized career plans
• Advise students and/or alumni on resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, job/internship search strategies, professional networking, career exploration, and other career readiness skills; provide guidance regarding graduate and professional school options, career pathways, employment opportunities, and professional development
• Facilitate, deliver, and evaluate career education, workshops, seminars, resources, and programs addressing career exploration, career decision-making, job search strategies, professional networking, interviewing, professional development, and other career readiness competencies
• Plan, coordinate, and execute career fairs, career-related events, networking programs, and recruiting activities that connect students and alumni with employment and career development opportunities; coordinate student and alumni participation and facilitate related preparation and follow-up
• Review and evaluate internship, employment, experiential learning, and other career opportunities to assess relevance to student and alumni needs and alignment with career services objectives
• Utilize career assessments, labor market information, and other career development resources to assist students and alumni in exploring career interests, occupations, employment trends, and potential career pathways
• Collaborate on employer engagement initiatives; provide students and alumni with information and resources to effectively engage with prospective employers
• Develop and implement communication strategies that engage students and alumni with career services, career education programs, employment and internship opportunities, recruiting activities, career events, and career readiness resources
• Coordinate the operational delivery of career services programs and recruiting initiatives, including event logistics, career technologies, scheduling, registration, and related processes
• Maintain student, alumni, employer, and career opportunity data within career management technologies
• Collect and analyze participant feedback, engagement metrics, career outcomes, and other performance data to evaluate career services initiatives and recommend improvements
• Participate in College, Campus, and University committees, initiatives, and special projects that advance career development, career readiness, student and alumni success, and institutional strategic priorities
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $54,060.00
• MidPoint – $66,252.00
• Maximum – $78,444.00

• Coaching
• Consulting
• Counseling
• Customer Service
• Database management
• Document management
• Facilitation
• Needs Assessment
• Networking
• Reporting
• Scheduling