Career & Life Design Specialist, UNLV Career and Life Design, Office of Career Services and Workforce Development [R0149720]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Career & Life Design Specialist, UNLV Career and Life Design, Office of Career Services and Workforce Development [R0149720] ROLE of the POSITION Reporting to the Assistant Director of Career and Life Design for the Office of Career Services and Workforce Development in UNLV Academic Affairs, the Career & Life Design Specialist (CLDS) advances the mission of UNLV Career Services in preparing and supporting the career readiness of diverse and dynamic UNLV students and alumni. The CLDS works as part of an innovative Career Services and Workforce Development team delivering inclusive and culturally responsive career development facilitation and life design coaching to students through the main campus career services hub. The CLDS utilizes and provides expertise in the Career & Life design model to engage students in effectively navigating career trajectories and building meaningful experiences throughout the student experience and lifecycle. In addition, the CLDS provides guidance and professional development advice to assist students applying and preparing for internships, experiential learning opportunities, career employment or graduate and professional school. The CLDS is responsible for a range of facilitation, classroom and group presentation and coaching activities to include: Advise and prepare undergraduate, graduate students and Alumni to make informed career decisions using life design tools and techniques and informed career coaching practices Provide constructive feedback on job search and professional branding materials - resumes, CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and portfolios. Teach effective interviewing techniques and regularly conduct mock interviews providing constructive feedback and resulting in positive job search outcomes. Administer and interpret career assessments and advise students and alumni on major and career choices. The CLDS conducts outreach and coordinates career and professional development programs and interactive workshops as follows: Creates and presents interactive, engaging, and informative workshops/seminars/panels and networking events for student groups, organizations and special events Develops tailored, targeted marketing and outreach content for first generation and multicultural student populations Develops and delivers customized classroom presentations and assists faculty with career related assignments inside and outside of the classroom Support major career services events and engaging student activities Provide expertise, guidance and effective delivery of life design content in career presentations and programs Align with campus advisors, student affairs specialists and others to creatively incorporate career conversations, professional development and career readiness activities into co-curricular program outreach and delivery Actively engage in and support new student orientation and onboarding programs and activities The CLDS supports the work of the Career Services team and college career centers by actively contributing to the following key initiatives: Create engaging career content in digital and print formats to deliver relevant and up to date information on career and life design, job market trends by industry, effective internship and job search methods, employers seeking UNLV students and graduates, campus programs and initiatives. Contribute to the Rebel Career Champions program via resources, student and faculty support, curriculum development and delivery, classroom presentations and programs Support the training, development and coaching efforts of the peer career coaching peers Consistently update databases, assessment and reporting tools for effective data informed decision making around career coaching and programming impact Utilize job seeking and career decision making tools, processes and programs Fully support major career services and division events as well as committee contributions All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. This position shall collaborate with the Executive Director to set annual goals that align with Top Tier initiatives and SVPAA mission and identify and track core metrics to assess success. Like all AA leaders, this position plays a crucial role in enrollment growth, removing barriers to student success, ensuring inclusive and equitable access to resources, working to eliminate achievement gaps, and providing outstanding services and support to students across the lifecycle. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation. As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university's core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces inclusion to promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests. Administrative faculty positions, especially those in leadership roles, require some evening and/or weekend work and occasional travel.

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 1-3 years of experience in counseling/coaching, higher education, career & professional development or related field.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of experience in counseling/coaching, higher education, career & professional development or related field and experience with career and life design coaching and with career services delivery to diverse college student populations.
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.
They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Responsibilities

Advise and prepare undergraduate, graduate students and Alumni to make informed career decisions using life design tools and techniques and informed career coaching practices
Provide constructive feedback on job search and professional branding materials - resumes, CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and portfolios.
Teach effective interviewing techniques and regularly conduct mock interviews providing constructive feedback and resulting in positive job search outcomes.
Administer and interpret career assessments and advise students and alumni on major and career choices.
Creates and presents interactive, engaging, and informative workshops/seminars/panels and networking events for student groups, organizations and special events
Develops tailored, targeted marketing and outreach content for first generation and multicultural student populations
Develops and delivers customized classroom presentations and assists faculty with career related assignments inside and outside of the classroom
Support major career services events and engaging student activities
Provide expertise, guidance and effective delivery of life design content in career presentations and programs
Align with campus advisors, student affairs specialists and others to creatively incorporate career conversations, professional development and career readiness activities into co-curricular program outreach and delivery
Actively engage in and support new student orientation and onboarding programs and activities
Create engaging career content in digital and print formats to deliver relevant and up to date information on career and life design, job market trends by industry, effective internship and job search methods, employers seeking UNLV students and graduates, campus programs and initiatives.
Contribute to the Rebel Career Champions program via resources, student and faculty support, curriculum development and delivery, classroom presentations and programs
Support the training, development and coaching efforts of the peer career coaching peers
Consistently update databases, assessment and reporting tools for effective data informed decision making around career coaching and programming impact
Utilize job seeking and career decision making tools, processes and programs
Fully support major career services and division events as well as committee contributions