Career Services Specialist II

Overview

The Career Services Specialist II supports undergraduate student success through personalized career coaching, teaching, and programming within a designated academic or industry interest area. This role collaborates with faculty and employers to align career development with academic goals, delivers career-related courses and workshops, and contributes to university-wide events. The specialist also supports administrative initiatives and stays current on labor market trends and best practices to enhance student career readiness.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.

Responsibilities

Career Coaching - 50%

• Provide individualized career coaching to undergraduate students from an assigned interest area (college, major, industry) on topics such as career/major exploration, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and job and internship search strategies.
• Create, edit, and update career planning and development materials for presentations, Canvas, and the website.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor market trends, employer expectations, and best practices in career development.
• Utilize career assessment tools (e.g., Focus2, Clifton Strengths, Strong Interest Inventory) to guide students in self-discovery and career planning.
• Guide students in developing career action plans and building professional networks.

Faculty Engagement - 15%

• Serve as a liaison between academic departments and the Career Design Center to align career coaching with discipline-specific needs.
• Develop relationships with faculty, administration, and staff from an assigned interest area (e.g., college, major, industry).
• Coordinate with faculty to identify and promote internship, research, experiential learning, and career opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director for Curricular Integration to integrate career design into programs from an assigned interest are (e.g., college, major, industry).
• Collaborate with the Employer Relations team to identify meaningful opportunities for employers to engage with students in the classroom.

Teaching - 15%

• Design and teach 1-2 credit-bearing career design courses each semester.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Curricular Integration to review course content regularly to stay up-to-date with emerging trends in career development.
• Stay current on pedagogical best practices and integrate them into instruction.

Programming - 10%

• Coordinate career design events and workshops for students from an assigned interest area (e.g., college, major, industry).
• Collaborate with Fair & Events Coordinator and Employer Relations team to engage employers in career design programs.
• Support large events planned by the Career Design Center (e.g., career fairs, Student Employee Appreciation Week, Career Design Awards, etc.).
• Promote career design through creating and delivering presentations to students, alumni, and employers on relevant topics.
• Participate in university-wide events such as orientation, Day on the Quad, recruitment events, and alumni networking events.

Administration - 10%

• Support the work of the Career Design Center through assigned administrative duties.
• Solicit funding and involvement from alumni, employers, and assigned colleges for collaborative programming.
• Serves as an active University citizen by serving on committees, volunteering, etc.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Career Design Center by developing professional knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes through engagement, active learning, and a growth mindset.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Career Services Specialist II reports to the Associate Director of Career Design & Integration. This classification may train, guide, and supervise student and/or part-time employees.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in student affairs, counseling, or related field.
• 3 years' experience related to the responsibilities and duties

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in student affairs, counseling, or related field.
• Teaching or curriculum design experience
• 5 years' experience related to the responsibilities and duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of career counseling models, student development theory, and job search strategies.
• Familiarity with career assessment tools such as Focus2, Clifton Strengths, and Strong Interest Inventory.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, learning outcomes, and teaching methodologies.
• Ability to comfortably present to large and small audiences in-person or virtually.
• Ability to coach students/alumni with regard to resume writing, cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and job search strategies.
• Ability to build rapport with faculty to develop and sustain partnerships with the Career Design Center.
• Ability to identify and develop employment opportunities at the internship, co-op and full-time levels.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials, including reports and presentations.
• Ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of constituents (students, faculty, staff, administrators, employers, alumni).

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
3. Answer the following question wihtin the application: Do you have a Master's degree in student affairs, counseling, or a related field?

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$47,000-$52,000 commensurate with experience (maximum $52,000), plus excellent benefits

ADA

Work Environment and Physical Requirements Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Disclaimer This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.