DEPARTMENT
Student Affairs, Center for Career Development
REPORTS TO
Director of Career Development
TYPE
Full-time, Non-exempt, Union, hourly rate $39.83 annualized $72,500

JOB SUMMARY:
Provides guidance and structure for a range of services offered by the Center for Career Development, with a primary focus in employer relations, direct career counseling, and technology management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Engage with existing and potential constituencies including, but not limited to, employers, nonprofit organizations, recruiters, hiring managers, and professional associations to ensure consistent engagement and to grow outreach efforts.
• Maintain and build relationships with employers in relevant, and new industries.
• Manage two job & internship fairs (in-person/virtual) from creation to closure including coordinating logistics, and marketing.
• Oversees on-campus recruiting activities including on-campus interviews, information sessions, and resume collections, with emphasis on recruitment.
• Career counsel students, one-to-one and/or in group settings regarding internship/full-time job search, interviewing skills, resume writing, salary negotiations, etc.
• Monitors student interests and workplace/industry trends to guide strategic planning and programmatic initiatives.
• Helps oversee the Career Development online job board and appointment scheduler Handshake, including verification and registration of students/alumni, events, employers, jobs, and metrics.
• Co-manage student application reviews and process reimbursement request, etc.
• Partner with Director and Administrative Manager for Student Affairs to accurately track department budget.
• Track outcomes such as placement data for full-time job/internships, job & internship fair, post-baccalaureate programs, and employer engagement.
• Develop technology systems that ensure integration and efficiency of communication, information management, and workflow for both students and employers.
• Assist with annual projects and update career resources.
• Coordinate Career Center student employment process including hiring and supervision of student employees.
• Review and process student interns and federal student worker payroll in accordance with payroll schedule.
• Update Career Center website.
• Represent the Career Center as needed for internal and external events.
• Other related duties as needed or assigned.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Support the Center for Career Development goals and objectives by remaining flexible and adjusting services to meet requirements.
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to diversity and student success.
• Work in a professional manner to represent Career Development and Student Affairs and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive issues and records.
 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Masters degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in career development and/or employment counseling.
• Organizational, operations, and marketing experience.
• Direct experience with career counseling and group work.
• Knowledge of CRM and/or database systems.
• Experience with STEM industries is desired.