Career Specialist - Grant-Funded (PT)

Salary: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

This is a grant-funded position. Grant-funded positions expire either at the end of the stated term or whenever funding for the position ceases.

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a part-time Career Specialist in our Career Development Center. This position provides supports the work of the Career Development Center by providing individual and group career development activities. The Career Specialist supports our students and graduates in the realization of the next steps in their career path.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Provides programming and assistance to students with career planning, job search development and professional skills;

* Manages communication with partners from local businesses and agencies to facilitate postings for career and internship opportunities;

* Communicates with staff on the career development of students;

* Provides individual career counseling to assist student with their choice of academic curriculum;

* Helps coordinate events such as Career Fairs and Career Panels;

* Performs other duties related to the job description and as assigned by the Coordinator of Career Services.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree

* Three (3) years' relevant work experience

* Experience with diverse populations

* Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, computer literacy

* Critical thinking abilities

* Ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree

* Experience working in career planning in a college setting

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Review Start Date: 3/18/2024

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.