Position Summary
DESCRIPTION:
The Career Specialist - STEM is responsible for career development
services and programming for students in the York College Kinsley
School of Engineering, Sciences, and Technology (KSEST). This role
will locate and maintain relevant employer sites, promote co-op and
experiential learning opportunities to students, prepare students
for the experience, and plan and administer events with employers
and students. The successful candidate will serve as the primary
Career Development Center contact for KSEST students, faculty, and
employers, and will collaborate with the Academic Advising Center
to provide advising and major exploration for new students
interested in KSEST programs.
OUTCOME:
Success of KSEST students in finding and obtaining high-quality
co-op/internship experiences, demonstration of KSEST students’
career readiness through measurable student learning outcomes, and
development of strong relationships with employers and industry
partners.
Essential Functions
- Assist the Associate Director of Employer Relations to engage
in employer outreach and development to secure new co-op and
internship partners for KSEST students, as well as maintain
relationships with current employers (15%)
Facilitate STEM student co-op/internship placement with
employers through organizing and hosting networking events, career
fairs, and other events (25%)
Develop, provide, and assess career readiness services for
KSEST students and alumni, including teaching career preparation
courses in KSEST majors, resume reviews, mock interviews, job
search strategies, and professional skills development in group
workshops and individual counseling interactions. These services
will be offered both in the Career Development Center and in a
satellite location in KSEST. Teaching load includes three courses
per academic year (fall-spring) (35%)
Recruit, train, and supervise a team KSEST students to serve as
peer mentors that provide individual career counseling, career
readiness training, and event support to KSEST students, faculty,
and staff (5%)
Support campus-wide career events and initiatives as required
by the Director of Career Development (10%)
Assist the Academic Advising Center with new student academic
advising and major exploration for KSEST programs (10%)
Experience and Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in counseling, higher education, human
resources, STEM, or relevant field
- Master’s degree required; master’s degree in KSEST-related
field or career development preferred
- At least one year experience in business development, sales,
and/or relationship building
- At least one year work experience in higher education,
preferred
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven ability to establish and steward employer relationships,
seek and secure new opportunities, and collaborate with faculty and
students
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational
skills
- Excellent computer skills including familiarity with Windows
environment; Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
experience with Handshake, Simplicity, and Raiser’s Edge or similar
platforms preferred
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to work flexible hours including some weekends and
evenings, and attend networking and employer events
Additional Information
York College of Pennsylvania is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and
Non-Discriminatory . For a copy of York
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