Career Development Specialist

Hamline University•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Career Development Specialist is to provide career coaching to students and recent alumni, co-lead outreach initiatives and co-coordinate programming for these groups. This role involves a significant amount of direct student contact (approximately 70%) and the remainder dedicated to outreach and other responsibilities, though this ratio may shift based on office needs and goals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, student personnel, higher education, human resources or related field.
Minimum of one year of professional career counseling/coaching or related experience, ideally in a college or university setting.
Commitment to serving a diverse student population.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Strong program development and presentation skills.
Excellent outreach and relationship building skills.
Effective administrative and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively.
Strategic, critical thinker with strong organization skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and administrators.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Professional demeanor with positive and enthusiastic work-style.
Competent computer skills.
Commitment to the mission and values of liberal education.

Nice To Haves

Two plus years of professional career counseling/coaching or related experience, ideally in a college or university setting.
Knowledge of Career Readiness concepts.

Responsibilities

Provide 1-1 career coaching and instruction to students and alumni on career and vocational planning, including major selection, resume assistance, job searching, interview preparation, and networking.
Prepare students for recruiting activities through workshops, orientation sessions, and emails.
Administer and interpret career inventories (e.g., MBTI, SII, Strengths) to students and alumni.
Guide students and alumni through the graduate and professional school application process, including application materials, entrance examinations, personal statements, and interviews.
Assist in training new practicum students by allowing shadowing, answering questions, and consulting on clients.
Hold drop-in hours for career-related questions.
Utilize Handshake for scheduling, managing case notes, and promoting events.
Maintain confidential student records and case notes.
Collaborate with academic departments to integrate Career Readiness Competencies across the curriculum.
Develop and share resources with faculty and staff for advising students on competencies.
Train faculty and staff on career readiness at Hamline.
Collaborate with staff on developing online modules (videos, worksheets) through Canvas.
Update and create major information binders, handouts, and website materials.
Assist in the implementation of Major Exploration Night.
Plan, coordinate, and instruct workshops on resumes, LinkedIn, and other topics.
Collaborate with Alumni Relations to plan the Etiquette Dinner, including working with experts, preparing student hosts, updating materials, and assisting with event setup and troubleshooting.
Assist with other CDC events, such as employer events/panels and class presentations, including identifying panelists and coordinating logistics.
Represent the CDC at events and programs, participating in panels, presentations, and orientations.
Attend and assist students at various job fairs (Education, Government and Nonprofit, MPCCC) and help with student preparation.
Assist in developing and implementing a Graduate School Panel.
Approve events and programs in Handshake.
Initiate tabling and presentations for CDC outreach needs.
Present on CDC services or career development topics to classes or student groups.
Build partnerships with faculty through presentations and resource sharing.
Develop and implement marketing plans and materials, including social media, to promote CDC services.
Market events through direct outreach to students and faculty, and collaborating departments.
Participate in Student Affairs and campus-wide committees as time permits.
Connect employers/alumni with students through campus programming to promote job, internship, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
Assume leadership roles within MCUCSA/MPCCC as appropriate.
Participate in Student Affairs professional development and diversity programming.
Comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and maintain confidential student information.
Perform other duties as requested.