"Career Specialist"

Career Specialist

Company: Onondaga Community College

Job Location: Syracuse, 13215

Category: Career Development and Services

Type: Full-Time

Company Description:

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Job Description:

The Career Specialist is responsible for providing students with career information, materials, programs, planning assistance, and opportunities related to career preparation and readiness. The Career Specialist will provide career exploration and planning support to facilitate goal development and achievement of milestones, leading to retention and completion. The Career Specialist ensures that specified goals and objectives are aligned with the departmental operational plan and the College's strategic plan.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement unique career programming to enhance initiatives within our diverse community and aligned with industry needs.
• Create, develop, and provide career information, materials, programs, planning assistance, and opportunities related to career development.
• Administer career assessments/inventory tools and facilitate targeted workshops and career exploration activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and school specialists to provide career resources/activities through workshops and classroom presentations.
• Support students through career coaching and proactive outreach.
• Provide guidance and support to students seeking experiential learning opportunities.
• Prepare career exploration and career pathway materials in accessible formats for integration in Schools' outreach, onboarding, and orientation.
• Coordinate with school specialists to incorporate career planning and exploration activities into the calendar of activities and events.
• Assist schools with new student orientation/welcome activities.
• Deliver professional development on career path resources and exploration/preparation milestones to faculty, coaches, advisors, and staff.
• Obtain, organize, file, and display career-related materials.
• Establish partnerships with local employers to help students with their job search.
• Assist with tracking student job and internship placement information.
• Prepare periodic reports, maintain records on program activities, progress, status, or other special reports and statistical information as required.
• Assist with other Career Services initiatives as assigned.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalency in a field appropriate to the position.
• At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas, preferably in higher education: career exploration, experiential education, career services, career counseling, college student support services, or academic advising.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalency in a field relevant to the position may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strong professional leadership and administrative skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal departments and schools
• Ability to effectively establish relationships and interact with diverse student populations
• Ability to effectively create materials and present workshops on relevant career related topics
• Knowledgeable and competent with office software and technology

Additional Information:

Salary range is: $44,000 - $55,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience. Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including: New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401a). Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included). Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.

Application Instructions:

To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at time of application. The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to references being checked. Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire. Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions. Apply Now