Career Specialist

Rhode Island College • Mount Pleasant, RI

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About The Position

Primary Purpose Reporting to the Director of Career and Life Design, the Career Specialist will provide career advisement and career readiness skills to students – both undergraduate and graduate – and alumni through individual, classroom, group, and other delivery methods on all aspects of self-assessment, career exploration, and professional development from admissions to post-graduation though the life design model. The Career Specialist will work with the team to promote and encourage internship and experiential education opportunities. This position is an essential component to preparing graduates for careers in emerging sectors through a scaffolded approach from admissions to graduation. Position Overview Reporting to the Director of Career and Life Design, the Career Specialist will provide career advisement and career readiness skills to students – both undergraduate and graduate – and alumni through individual, classroom, group, and other delivery methods on all aspects of self-assessment, career exploration, and professional development from admissions to post-graduation though the life design model. The Career Specialist will work with the team to promote and encourage internship and experiential education opportunities. This position is an essential component to preparing graduates for careers in emerging sectors through a scaffolded approach from admissions to graduation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience
• Minimum of one year of experience recruiting or providing career/academic advising in a higher education setting to aspiring college students or individuals transitioning to the workforce.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in college student personnel services, counseling or a related field.
• Academic or career advising experience.
• Knowledge and experience in career database platforms.
• Experience working with college policy, college curriculum, academic coaching and campus resources in an advising setting.
• Proficiency in student record systems, preferably Peoplesoft.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology, including current social media applications.
• Bilingual in Spanish (verbal and written).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level