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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:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Support track, performs work at Senior Support level or higher; for Professional track, performs work at the Advanced Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials

• 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