Career Services Specialist

The Career Services Specialist will foster the professional and career development of Bay State College (BSC) students and graduates in all venues and locations including traditional day students, adult and evening students, online students, and the Taunton location. Interface regularly with four primary constituent groups: students, alumni, faculty, and employers through regular contact by phone, email, and in person. Develop and maintain relationships with employers to identify and generate employment, internship, job shadowing and informational interview opportunities. Create and deliver career resources and programming. Track and report on student progress in accordance with gainful employment regulations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage a caseload of students in all venues, focusing on specific programs as assigned. Facilitate the ongoing career development of students and alumni through individual and group interactions; coach and train students in career-related competencies such as resumes and cover letters, job search strategies, interviewing techniques, professional associations, and networking best practices.
• Collaborate with academic departments across venues to develop and implement events tailored for specific majors or populations as requested by departments/divisions.
• Track and report graduate employment outcomes according to all state and federally mandated gainful employment regulations and requirements. Ensure that information on graduate employment is obtained and documented accurately and in a timely manner. Facilitate successful employment outcomes through teaching students and working with employers.
• Determine current best practices, industry trends and timelines for recruitment, job search, application, and professional preparation; teach and train students accordingly. Maintain current knowledge of policies and best practices related to recruiting, especially those related to social media and other emerging recruiting practices. Assess methods employers use to connect with candidates and determine ways to utilize that knowledge to train and equip students for success in obtaining employment.
• Coordinate multiple social media platforms to create a robust social media presence for Bay State Career Services among all constituent groups. Maintain an active LinkedIn profile and online presence; be or become an advanced LinkedIn user.
• Develop and implement recruiting plans that bring quality employers and professional jobs to campus in person and virtually, and increase student opportunities to connect with employers both on and off campus. Establish and draw upon strategic relationships with employers, faculty, alumni and community engagement partners to ensure that jobs and internships are current, timely, and incorporate opportunities for all students.
• Develop and implement departmental guidelines for employer relations and on-campus recruiting that are consistent with best practices as defined in the CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education and National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) guidelines.
• Career Specialist Position Description
• Manage and expand on-campus recruiting (OCR), job fairs, and other employer visits and contacts. Respond to employer inquiries regarding job postings and campus visits and manage all employer visits to campus including information sessions and on-campus recruiting.
• Create, execute and evaluate marketing strategies to promote and increase student and faculty engagement with the Career Services Office, its programs, resources, and employer partners.
• Collect, record, and maintain digital employer, recruiter, and employment data; develop posting policies consistent with college mission, departmental goals, and NACE best practices.
• Represent the Bay State Career Services office at campus events as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience in recruiting, sales, marketing, human resources, client relationship management, career services/higher education or similar function.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of recruiting policies, trends, and best practices, including the use of social media and other emerging trends.
• Strong computer and technology skills, particularly as they relate to the use of social media to drive brand recognition and the use of career-related databases and job posting systems.
• Exceptional networking, marketing, and communication skills, including excellent writing and presentation skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative towards employer relations.
• Interpersonal skills that foster harmonious relations with constituents.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques.
• Ability to work with a diverse student and alumni population.
• Ability to use resources efficiently, meet deadlines, and keep others informed of work plans and progress toward goals.
• Ability to interact with faculty, staff, professional colleagues, alumni and students of all ages in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations.
• Strong organizational and follow through skills with attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and independently. Able to coordinate complex projects and events with accuracy and timeliness.

Physical Requirements: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Stooping. Bending body downward and forward.

Working Conditions: Normal office conditions. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evening, overnight, and weekend hours.

Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory responsibility.

Travel:  Ability to work some nights and/or weekends and travel to Taunton location as events and programs require. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Job Type: Full-time

Education: Bachelor's (Required)

Experience: 2 years of related experience in recruiting, sales, marketing, human resources, client relationship management, career services/higher education or similar function.

Location: Boston/Taunton, MA

Work authorization: United States (Required)

How to Apply: Candidates that meet the required qualifications above, please forward your cover letter and resume to Director of Career Services, Diann Lloyd-Dennis, dlloyddennis@baystate.edu with Career Services in the subject line.

No Phone Calls Please.

Benefits offered:

•     Health insurance

•     Dental insurance

•     Vision insurance

•     Paid time off

•     Life insurance

•     Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

•     Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts

•     Retirement and Savings Plan-401K

•     Education assistance or tuition reimbursement

Bay State is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.