Career and Employer Relations Specialist (Temp)

Georgia State University•Decatur, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

University Career Services is seeking a temporary Career and Employer Relations Specialist to join their team. This role focuses on assisting students and recent alumni with career exploration, goal clarification, and job search strategies. The specialist will also engage with employers to connect students with job opportunities. The position is based on the Clarkston campus and will support other Perimeter campuses as needed. University Career Services is described as a knowledge-sharing, collaborative organization that offers professional development and mentorship, and is a rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

Requirements

Master's degree and three years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of general job search strategies
Advanced customer services and hospitality skills
Problem-solving skills
Public speaking skills
Training skills
Proficiency with database management software
Ability to communicate effectively (writing, listening, and speaking)
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Responsibilities

Provide career counseling, career exploration, and career search strategies to individual students and in groups.
Develop and conduct career-related presentations for academic classes, student organizations, and other related campus units using a variety of delivery formats.
Promote partnerships, collaborations, and positive relationships to promote the work of university career services to faculty and staff across the Perimeter College campuses and Georgia State community.
Develop and maintain relationships with employers.
Mount career-related events such as career and job fairs, panels, and networking to connect students with employers.
Develop career services and career counseling approaches for underrepresented student populations, including but not limited to students, non-traditional students, veterans, and returning students.
Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and college departments to identify, define, and meet student career planning and career search needs, including setting student success goals and objectives.
Contribute to the identification, analysis, and assessment of student success outcomes.
Maintain accurate student records and collect data for reporting purposes while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Oversee special programs, retention projects, and activities as assigned.
Participate fully in the overall activities of university career services.
Perform other related duties as required.