"Career Engagement Specialist (Student Services Professional III)"

Classificaiton:

Student Services Professional III

Department:

Deans Office, College of Business and Economics

Salary Range:

$5,540 - $6,128 per month

Appointment Type:

Temporary

Time Base:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Friday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.

About the Position:

The College of Business and Economics is committed to leading business education through the guiding principles of program quality, balancing theory and practice, and expanding our outreach and visibility. We create positive change by leveraging the curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit of our students. We inspire our students and other partners to transform the workforce through innovative, impactful instruction and research. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Career Engagement Specialist (Student Services Professional III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the direction of the Director of Business Career Services, this position supports the College of Business and Economics' student population of over 11,000 students by advancing experiential learning opportunities and career readiness initiatives. The role is responsible for program development, student engagement, cross collaboration with college departments and centers, and effective use of career and learning management platforms (i.e. Canvas, Handshake, Hiration, and Suitable). The Career Engagement Specialist will conduct individual and group advising sessions, workshops, and presentations with audiences up to five hundred attendees. The Career Engagement Specialist will work collaboratively with business career services, academic departments, and campus partners to develop approaches for implementation of student engagement and career readiness pathways that connect students with meaningful professional experiences. Develop and plans activities for data collection, program assessment, and database management. Facilitates the development of strong connections between students, career preparedness events, and experiential learning opportunities. Plans and participates in marketing activities to promote programs, activities, and results through social media channels, websites and other methods to the campus and external community and its key stakeholders. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution plus three years of professional student services work in the field. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate internship or clinical training in a relevant field may be substituted for three years of the required professional experience.

Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities. Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters. Ability to complete assignments without detailed instructions. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and the overall organization.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in management, education, human resources, counseling, or a related area is preferred, along with related experience in higher education, career services, business development, and/or recruitment or human resources. Previous experience working with students and/or clients individually or in group settings, as well as experience in a career center or advising students and/or clients on career resources. Candidates should have experience working with platforms or databases and preferably have experience launching new programs. General knowledge of community and higher education issues is expected, with familiarity in a campus or higher education environment. Knowledge of social media, marketing resources, and career platforms such as LinkedIn, Constant Contact, Facebook, Instagram, Hootsuite, Handshake, VMock, Big Interview, NACE competencies, or similar resources is desired. Experience with event coordination along with knowledge of the Southern California employment market for business graduates.