Career Specialist, Tech, Data and Science

John Carroll University•University Heights, OH

11d

About The Position

The Career Specialist, Tech, Data and Science leads the development and engagement of a career community for students interested in technology, data, and science. The role builds industry connections and adapts career programming and educational content in response to current trends, technological advancements, and market forces. The specialist collaborates with employer-relations and advancement teams, academic partners, faculty, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders to connect students with career opportunities and align initiatives with academic programs and Jesuit values. The position also co-designs and teaches Onward Professional Development Program modules, tracks students’ required career deliverables, and creates programming on artificial intelligence and future-of-work readiness. The role provides individual career coaching to students and alumni, brings industry professionals to campus for workshops and events, and trains and supervises student Peer Advisors. It also maintains employer outreach and interaction records in the university’s shared CRM system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3–5 years of experience related to the Tech, Data, and/or Science industry, with a demonstrated interest in career development programs.
Excellent project-management and follow-through ability.
Dynamic, professional demeanor and exceptional organization and communication skills, including presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain relationships with multiple external constituencies to help connect students to opportunities.
Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals.

Nice To Haves

CRM, database-management, and/or career-services-platform knowledge.
Experience in career services or academic advising in higher education.
Understanding of industry and labor-market trends.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and active engagement of the Tech, Data, and Science career community using targeted tools, industry content, and networking resources.
Track industry trends, technological advancements, and market forces to adapt career programming, direction, and educational content.
Attend and participate in local, regional, and national technology-industry workshops, panels, and networking events to build institutional connections and specialized expertise.
Collaborate with Employer Relations and Advancement teams to steward alumni and corporate-partner relationships that support student career exploration and hiring.
Conduct direct outreach to Tech, Data, and Science employers and maintain a comprehensive target list across local, regional, and national markets.
Log employer interactions, outreach, and engagement data in the university’s shared CRM system.
Co-design curriculum and event content for the Onward Professional Development Program with academic partners and fellow Career Specialists.
Teach 3 to 6 learning modules per semester across multiple course sections to help students fulfill Onward program requirements.
Track and evaluate required student career deliverables in the Tech, Data, and Science track and ensure completion before graduation.
Design and deliver programming about artificial intelligence trends and future-of-work readiness in technology and science fields.
Bring Tech, Data, and Science professionals to campus for specialized workshops, guest lectures, and career panels.
Provide one-on-one career coaching to students and alumni on career strategy, job searches, graduate-school preparation, and technical interview readiness.
Train and supervise student Peer Advisors who support the Tech, Data, and Science community.
Partner with faculty, university administrators, parents, and campus stakeholders to align career development initiatives with academic programs and Jesuit values.
Perform other duties as assigned.