Career Specialist, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (Student Services Professional III)

California State University, Fullerton•Fullerton, CA

1d•$5,540 - $7,893•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Center within the Division of Student Affairs strives to engage the CSUF student body to actively prepare for their future by providing guidance, sharing resources, connecting with employers, and instilling confidence. We facilitate student success in an inclusive and competitive global society. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Career Specialist, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (Student Services Professional III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution plus three years of professional student services work in the field.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate internship or clinical training in a relevant field may be substituted for three years of the required professional experience.
Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities.
Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public.
Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters.
Ability to complete assignments without detailed instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and the overall organization.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in counseling, management, education, human resources, a content area related to the assignment, or a related field.
Possesses individual and group counseling skills applicable to college students, along with a general familiarity with job search techniques, including creative job search strategies, interviewing skills, and resume/cover letter preparation.
Have a general understanding of the graduate and professional school preparation process and the ability to relate effectively to individuals from a broad range of ethnicities and backgrounds.
Knowledge of methods and techniques to facilitate student outreach activities is essential, as is the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Experience with assessments such as MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, and Strengths is also desirable.
A valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Independently advise and guide CSUF students to prepare and compete for internships, professional employment, and graduate and professional school opportunities within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), which involves a high degree of judgment, imagination, and administrative planning to develop creative solutions.
Develop, improve, and maintain relationships within the respective College via Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, Faculty, and Student Organizations.
Actively participate in the College-based Student Success Team with the goal of developing an integrated career and academic advising system.
Develop, improve, and maintain relationships with employers related to Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), leading to the expansion of the quantity and quality of full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities available for CSUF students.
Develop, implement, and assess programs.
Other duties as assigned.