Graduate Business Career Services Specialist III

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

The Ivy College of Business seeks a Graduate Business Career Services Specialist III to deliver comprehensive career advising and programming to online and in‑person graduate business students and alumni. This role collaborates closely with employers and key stakeholders to support career exploration, internships, job opportunities, and professional skill development. The position designs and delivers virtual and residential career events, manages career outcomes data, and cultivates alumni and employer partnerships to advance student success. Serving as a subject matter expert, the role supports career readiness initiatives and strategic workforce alignment for graduate business programs. Graduate Programs must find innovative ways to engage MBA and specialized degree seeking students and alumni in actively developing their interpersonal networking skills, their ability to sell their distinctive competencies in a highly competitive job market, and to stand out as an internship or job candidate. Development of new programming and career course teaching methods to engage students in their own career development has become increasingly critical and will be required for the incumbent in this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business or related field.
• Recruiting experience with ability to identify and align with industry workforce needs.
• Experience demonstrating knowledge of résumé preparation, interviewing techniques, career management, and job search theory and practice.
• Prior experience working with college students and/or in career services or student support.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group career advising to online and in‑person graduate business students and alumni, supporting career exploration, internships, and full‑time employment.
• Maintain effective in-person, virtual, phone, and email communication with students, alumni, and employer partners.
• Review and strengthen résumés, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and professional materials.
• Advise on interview preparation, performance improvement, and employment negotiation.
• Interpret career and self‑assessment results to support informed career decision‑making.
• Collaborate with faculty to align employer needs, industry trends, and student feedback to enhance academic and career alignment.
• Serve as a liaison between employers and students, coordinating job opportunities, campus recruiting, and employer engagement activities.
• Plan and deliver virtual and in‑person career programming, including networking events, employer panels, workshops, mock interviews, and corporate receptions.
• Support and coordinate residential MBA career events in partnership with the Director of Graduate Career Services.
• Teach business professional courses and workshops.
• Present to classes, orientation, student organizations, and associations on professionalism, career readiness, and job search strategies.
• Meet with prospective graduate business students as part of the admissions process.
• Manage career data and outcomes reporting using CyHire and related systems.
• Develop and manage alumni engagement program that leverages mentorship, networks, and employer connections to expand employment opportunities for students and graduates.
• Collaborate with Deep Tech faculty and students to assist in operations of the program.
• Research labor market trends and career practices to support students and alumni.
• May supervise student employees and/or staff as assigned.

Benefits

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

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