Career Specialist: Marketing, Communication, Arts & Culture

Carthage College • Kenosha, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aspire Center at Carthage College seeks a dynamic Career Specialist to support students in academic areas such as Marketing, Communication, Art, Design, Theater, Music, Languages, and Cultural Studies. This role helps students explore careers, gain real-world experience, and prepare for life after graduation through advising, programming, and partnerships across campus and beyond.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Relevant industry or advising experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication and tech skills (Adobe Suite, databases, etc.)
• Ability to work with diverse populations and across generations
• Available for occasional evening/weekend hours
• Valid driver's license with a clean record

Nice To Haves

• Master's preferred

Responsibilities

• Advise students on career planning, experiential learning, graduate school, and professional development.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to deliver programming aligned with creativity, entrepreneurship, leadership, and career development.
• Coordinate events, site visits, and student engagement with My Aspire Plan (MAP).
• Leverage alumni and employer networks to expand opportunities.
• Promote the Aspire Program to prospective and current students.
• Teach a section of the College Success Seminar (fall); potential to teach a January Term course.
• Occasionally transport students to off-site visits (12-passenger van).

What This Job Offers

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