Career Success Specialist

Ferris State University•Big Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferris State University's Career and Professional Success office, within the Division of Student Affairs, is seeking a Career Success Specialist to provide current students with engagement opportunities that support career exploration, job readiness, and transition into the workplace. Services are delivered primarily through individual meetings, small groups, classroom presentations, and events. This is a collaborative, team-based role requiring strong communication and leadership skills. The position reports to the Director of Career and Professional Success. It is primarily in person and maintains a visible presence on campus; occasional evening and weekend work may be required. The role is temporary, full-time, and a 12-month position. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
One year of professional experience in a role providing direct support to people.
Use coaching techniques that include appreciative inquiry, self-reflection, and goal setting.
Demonstrate knowledge and insight into current trends in career development, career readiness, and occupations.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop persuasive resumes and cover letters.
Demonstrate excellent communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Demonstrate the ability to plan and coordinate small and large events, including events supported by committees.
Demonstrate strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
Demonstrate successful experience working directly with people from diverse cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life backgrounds.
Be authorized to work in the United States at hire without employer assistance or sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Additional education and/or certifications in Counseling, Social Work, or Education.
Certified Coach, Global Career Development Facilitator, or another related coaching certification.
Career coaching, career services, or student support work experience at an educational institution.

Responsibilities

Conduct Life Design Coaching, including career assessments, career decision-making and planning, job shadowing, and related support services.
Provide Career Coaching, including job-search strategies, resume and cover letter development, graduate school preparation, and related support services.
Maintain student records, appointments, cases, referrals, and alerts in Navigate in a timely and sensitive manner.
Implement workplace essential-skills training through high-impact learning experiences.
Create content and materials such as marketing flyers, university-wide communications, standard operating procedures, storytelling, PowerPoint presentations, and videos.
Co-plan signature events, including the Career Success Conference and Expos, Senior Series, and Torchbearer Ceremony.
Coordinate events, including vendor contracts, purchasing, reservations, advertising, assessment, and communications.
Assist with administration of the First Year Peer Coaching program, case management, and student support.
Manage classroom presentation requests, materials, and presenters, and deliver classroom presentations.
Manage and troubleshoot 12twenty, Focus2, Forage, and Career Readiness Inventory technology.
Maintain current career knowledge through professional reading, networking, and professional development and training.
Represent Career and Professional Success at events, recruitment activities, and information tables.
Attend monthly All Student Life Meetings and serve on committees within Student Affairs and the University.
Comply with FERPA and serve as a Campus Security Authority and Responsible Employee as defined by the Clery Act, Title IX, and University policy.
Supervise student employees and interns.
Safely operate a university or personal vehicle when required and meet university driving authorization requirements, including authorization for a driving-record check.
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws, and maintain confidentiality as required by policy and law.
Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Perform other duties assigned within the position classification area.