The Aspire Center at Carthage College seeks a dynamic Career Specialist to support students in academic areas such as Marketing, Communication, Art, Design, Theater, Music, Languages, and Cultural Studies. This role helps students explore careers, gain real-world experience, and prepare for life after graduation through advising, programming, and partnerships across campus and beyond. Key Responsibilities: ● Advise students on career planning, experiential learning, graduate school, and
professional development. ● Collaborate with faculty and staff to deliver programming aligned with creativity, entrepreneurship, leadership, and career development. ● Coordinate events, site visits, and student engagement with My Aspire Plan (MAP). ● Leverage alumni and employer networks to expand opportunities. ● Promote the Aspire Program to prospective and current students. ● Teach a section of the College Success Seminar (fall); potential to teach a January Term course. ● Occasionally transport students to off-site visits (12-passenger van). Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred ● Relevant industry or advising experience strongly preferred ● Strong communication and tech skills (Adobe Suite, databases, etc.) ● Ability to work with diverse populations and across generations ● Available for occasional evening/weekend hours ● Valid driver’s license with a clean record About Carthage Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage. Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
