"Specialist, Career Services"

Job Description Summary

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative individuals to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The Career Services Specialist reports to the Coordinator, Career Services and is responsible for providing individual and group career services to community college students, prospective students, and college alumni. The Specialist will help individuals explore career and academic options, make decisions about their academic program of study and assist them with career planning. In addition, this person provides guidance and coaching through the use of educational and employment-related resources and activities to facilitate students' successful transition from college to career. This is a full-time, grant funded staff position.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an institutionally accredited college/university

Education Preferred:

• Master's degree from an institutionally accredited college/university in Counseling, College Student Personnel, Psychology, Student Services Administration, Higher Education, or related field.
• Global Career Development Facilitator Certification

Experience Required:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a college or university Career Services office.

Experience Preferred:

• A minimum of two years of experience in a college or university Career Services office.
• Experience communicating remotely using platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom
• Experience making presentations, in person or remotely, and organizing campus or community-based events and programs.
• Knowledge of career planning processes.