Career Services Specialist

BridgeValley CTC•South Charleston, WV

10d

About The Position

The Career Services Specialist works to coordinate and provide career development services and employment opportunities for students. This position serves as the primary point of contact for posting and promoting part-time, full-time, seasonal, internship, and other employment opportunities. The Career Services Specialist assists students in developing career readiness competencies and provides individualized support to help students successfully transition from college to employment or continued education.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Human Resources, Career Development, Counseling, or a related field.
Two years of related professional experience in career services, workforce development, human resources, student services, advising, employment services, or a related area.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.
Ability to provide student-centered career guidance and establish effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to effectively present information and facilitate workshops, classroom presentations, mock interviews, and career readiness programming.
Strong organizational, prioritization, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a collaborative team.
Proficiency with computers and common office software, including the ability to learn and effectively utilize career management, student information, and other technology platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and effectively coordinate projects and events.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive student and employment-related information appropriately.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employers and external partners to expand career opportunities for students.
Commitment to student success, career readiness, and the mission of the college.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized career exploration and planning services, including skills assessments, career assessments, academic program exploration, and virtual career interest tools.
Assist students in identifying career interests, academic pathways, internships, Learn and Earn opportunities, employment opportunities, and other experiences aligned with their educational and career goals.
Develop, coordinate, and facilitate career readiness workshops, presentations, training sessions, and other programming designed to build durable workplace skills and prepare students for employment and career advancement.
Provide guidance and support to students preparing for Learn and Earn, internships, job searches, employment, and other career-related opportunities.
Assist students in identifying barriers to educational and career success and connect students with appropriate campus and community resources.
Assist students in developing competencies related to job search strategies, resume development, interview preparation, workplace professionalism, networking, and other career readiness skills through individual career counseling, presentations, workshops, and activities.
Coordinate and facilitate mock interviews, resume reviews, and other career preparation activities to help students develop confidence, professionalism, and the skills necessary to successfully pursue employment opportunities.
Manage requests for classroom presentations through the Don't Cancel Class Campaign, coordinating with faculty and staff to deliver career-related programming.
Serve as the primary point of contact for receiving, reviewing, posting, and distributing part-time, full-time, seasonal, internship, and other employment opportunities to students.
Manage the administration and maintenance of Handshake, the college's career and job placement platform, including coordinating student account uploads, employment opportunities, and requests for resume reviews.
Coordinate with academic programs, Student Services departments, faculty, employers, and community partners to identify and implement collaborative initiatives that expand career-related opportunities and resources for students.
Coordinate and execute an annual Transfer Fair for graduating students and other students interested in continuing their education.
Coordinate and execute an annual Career Fair for graduating students and other students interested in obtaining employment.
Coordinate the publication of career-related announcements, employment opportunities, events, workshops, and resources in the Weekly Student Newsletter and other appropriate student communication channels.
Collect, maintain, and analyze career services data and outcomes for semester and annual reports, grant reporting, program assessment, and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with college departments, academic programs, faculty, staff, employers, community partners, and other stakeholders.
Serve as an active and collaborative team member within the Division of Student Affairs, contributing to division-wide programs, initiatives, events, and student support efforts.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to applicable college policies, procedures, and federal and state regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.