Career Services Specialist

• Provide individualized career exploration and planning services, including skills assessments, career assessments, academic program exploration, and virtual career interest tools.
• Assist students in identifying career interests, academic pathways, internships, Learn and Earn opportunities, employment opportunities, and other experiences aligned with their educational and career goals.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate career readiness workshops, presentations, training sessions, and other programming designed to build durable workplace skills and prepare students for employment and career advancement.
• Provide guidance and support to students preparing for Learn and Earn, internships, job searches, employment, and other career-related opportunities.
• Assist students in identifying barriers to educational and career success and connect students with appropriate campus and community resources.
• Assist students in developing competencies related to job search strategies, resume development, interview preparation, workplace professionalism, networking, and other career readiness skills through individual career counseling, presentations, workshops, and activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate mock interviews, resume reviews, and other career preparation activities to help students develop confidence, professionalism, and the skills necessary to successfully pursue employment opportunities.

• Manage requests for classroom presentations through the Don't Cancel Class Campaign, coordinating with faculty and staff to deliver career-related programming.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for receiving, reviewing, posting, and distributing part-time, full-time, seasonal, internship, and other employment opportunities to students.
• Manage the administration and maintenance of Handshake, the college's career and job placement platform, including coordinating student account uploads, employment opportunities, and requests for resume reviews.
• Coordinate with academic programs, Student Services departments, faculty, employers, and community partners to identify and implement collaborative initiatives that expand career-related opportunities and resources for students.
• Coordinate and execute an annual Transfer Fair for graduating students and other students interested in continuing their education.
• Coordinate and execute an annual Career Fair for graduating students and other students interested in obtaining employment.
• Coordinate the publication of career-related announcements, employment opportunities, events, workshops, and resources in the Weekly Student Newsletter and other appropriate student communication channels.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze career services data and outcomes for semester and annual reports, grant reporting, program assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with college departments, academic programs, faculty, staff, employers, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as an active and collaborative team member within the Division of Student Affairs, contributing to division-wide programs, initiatives, events, and student support efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to applicable college policies, procedures, and federal and state regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Human Resources, Career Development, Counseling, or a related field.
  
• Two years of related professional experience in career services, workforce development, human resources, student services, advising, employment services, or a related area.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.
• Ability to provide student-centered career guidance and establish effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively present information and facilitate workshops, classroom presentations, mock interviews, and career readiness programming.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with computers and common office software, including the ability to learn and effectively utilize career management, student information, and other technology platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and effectively coordinate projects and events.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive student and employment-related information appropriately.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employers and external partners to expand career opportunities for students.
• Commitment to student success, career readiness, and the mission of the college.

• BridgeValley will not accept incomplete applications. Please fill out the application completely, even though the resume may include the same information.
• Employment is subject to satisfactory results on background check.
• Copies of transcripts may be sent but originals must be available prior to hire.
• This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor candidates requiring a visa.

Salary : $39,087 - $40,000