What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career and Professional Development Specialist position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Position Type
Staff
Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
In the Bryan School of Business & Economics, we create and disseminate knowledge about the theory and practice of business. In addition to our courses and research, we accomplish this through hands-on projects, global experiences, and outreach to the community. Our work produces principled leaders and exceptional problem solvers who have a global perspective, an innovative mindset, a broad understanding of sustainability, and a commitment to improve the organizations in which they work and the communities in which they live.
Position Summary
The Career and Professional Development Specialist – Graduate Students position is responsible for the development, delivery, and management of educational and career-related programs and (experiential) activities that are linked to the educational mission of the graduate programs in the Bryan School. This position is primarily focused on career coaching and professional development for a growing population of both early career and experienced professionals enrolled in Bryan School graduate programs. Programs and activities are offered both online and in-person. The position works closely with members of the Office of External Affairs (specifically Employer Relations and Alumni Engagement) and Graduate Programs Office to align support from external audiences.
Please see the Key Responsibilities section of this posting for additional information about duties.
Please see the Key Responsibilities section of this posting for additional information about duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in higher ed counseling, student affairs, human resources, or business.
- Two years’ experience in higher ed career counseling, corporate recruitment, or related fields
- Proficiency with communication and collaboration technology platforms and tools
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business, counseling, human resources, communication or student affairs.
- Broad knowledge and experience in career counseling processes in a variety of business and/or academic fields
- Experience working with graduate students (early career and experienced professionals)
- Board Career Coach certification
Special Instructions to Applicants
For consideration, candidates should upload:
- Cover letter, not to exceed one page, detailing qualifications as they relate to this position.
- Resume
- List of references
Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name
- Company Name
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.
Recruitment Range
$56,000 - $58,607
Org #-Department
Dean's Office - BE - 11801
Job Open Date
03/28/2025
For Best Consideration Date
04/18/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
Salary : $56,000 - $58,607
