Career and Employer Relations Specialist (Temp)

Career and Employer Relations Specialist (Temp)

University Career Services

Perimeter Campus - University Career Services

Student Engagement/Student Success

These are exciting times at University Career Services. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you!  We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team. 

The University Career Services is seeking (1) Career and Employer Relations Specialist (Temp) to join the already awesome team taking the University Career Services Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES University Career Services A GREAT PLACE?

·    A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

·    Professional development opportunities and mentorship

·    A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Career and Employer Relations Specialist works with students and employers on the Perimeter Campuses. Reporting to the Assistant Director of University Career Services, the Career and Employer Relations Specialist will provide career counseling and other programming to assist students and recent alumni with clarification of educational goals and career selection that supports their career pursuits. In addition, this role works with employers to connect students with job opportunities. This position will work specifically on the Clarkston campus and also support the other Perimeter campuses as needed.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Provide career counseling, career exploration, and career search strategies to individual students and in groups.

• Develop and conduct career-related presentations for academic classes, student organizations, and other related campus units using a variety of delivery formats.

• Promote partnerships, collaborations, and positive relationships to promote the work of university career services to faculty and staff across the Perimeter College campuses and Georgia State community.

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers.

• Mount career-related events such as career and job fairs, panels, and networking to connect students with employers.

• Develop career services and career counseling approaches for underrepresented student populations, including but not limited to students, non-traditional students, veterans, and returning students.

• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and college departments to identify, define, and meet student career planning and career search needs, including setting student success goals and objectives.

• Contribute to the identification, analysis, and assessment of student success outcomes. Maintain accurate student records and collect data for reporting purposes while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Oversee special programs, retention projects, and activities as assigned.

• Participate fully in the overall activities of university career services.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree and three years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Requirements:

• Knowledge of general job search strategies, advanced customer services and hospitality skills, problem-solving, public speaking, training, proficiency with database management software, and the ability to communicate effectively (writing, listening, and speaking).

• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel