Career Program Specialist | Beyond the Dome
About The Position
The Beyond the Dome career development program is seeking an organized, enthusiastic, and student-focused Career Program Specialist to join a collaborative and energetic team. This role is central to the program’s daily operations and plays an important part in creating meaningful experiences for students as they explore careers and build professional connections. The Specialist serves as a key point of contact for students, employer partners, and campus collaborators, helping deliver engaging events, initiatives, and opportunities that support student growth. What is Beyond the Dome? Beyond the Dome is the preeminent career development program that provides the platform for College of Arts & Letters students to explore a range of potential career paths while creating access, exposure, and opportunities to break into their desired career industry. The mission of this program is to guide students to articulate what they seek in a job, but more importantly, what they want their lives to look like post-grad. In doing so, Beyond the Dome strives to instill a more holistic career development narrative, stressing the need and importance of a liberal arts education in the workforce. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is positive, organized, and eager to grow professionally while helping students launch their futures.
Requirements
- 3–4 years of experience in administrative support, event coordination, or program assistance (university or education settings preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing projects or coordinating events with multiple stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace application
- A genuine interest in student development and career readiness initiatives
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends based on event needs.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and onboard student participants for peer-based initiatives, including the Peers 2 Careers (P2C) Hall Ambassador program
- Support and help supervise student employees and ambassadors
- Develop and deliver professional development workshops and training opportunities
- Partner with program leadership to design initiatives that promote student growth and career readiness
- Coordinate logistics for signature programs, speaker series, and experiential learning opportunities
- Manage event details such as space reservations, vendor coordination, staffing, and promotion
- Serve as a primary point of contact for students, employers, and campus partners at events
- Collaborate with student workers and staff to ensure high-quality, welcoming event experiences
- Support the cultivation and stewardship of employer relationships aligned with program goals
- Serve as an on-site liaison and main point of contact for employer partners
- Assist in creating innovative employer–student engagement opportunities and events
- Respond to employer ideas and feedback with thoughtful and creative solutions
- Support implementation of program communications and outreach strategies
- Maintain and update website content to ensure accuracy and accessibility
- Oversee and support communications led through the P2C Hall Ambassador program
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of program operations and strategic goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
