Career Services Specialist II

Position Title:
Career Services Specialist II

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience using excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience completing tasks that require high attention to detail and organization
• Experience working collaboratively to complete projects
• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Experience working on multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
• Training or experience in career services, student advising, or human resources

Job Description:

Summary

The College of Engineering at Iowa State University is seeking qualified applicants for a Career Services Specialist II to contribute to the operations of the Engineering Career Services office.

The Career Services Specialist will provide career advising to engineering students and alumni on a variety of career-related subjects such as resumes, interview preparation, evaluating offers, and more, through individual appointments. This person will also assist with delivering career development presentations and co-managing the Engineering Career & Employment Preparation course through both virtual and in-person formats.

Additionally, this position will assist in the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Career Services office by providing face-to-face, phone, and email support to students, alumni, employers, and faculty/staff.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, collaboration, and organization skills.  The individual will also have an ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines, provide excellent customer service, and apply a high level of attention to details.

This position has the possibility to work remote up to 40% of the time during much of the year.

Example of Duties
• Advises and counsels students and alumni concerning employment opportunities and careers.
• Partners with employers to recruit campus graduates.
• Presents to groups and individuals concerning interview techniques, resume preparation, salary negotiation, etc.
• Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates career development activities, courses, workshops or other resources.
• Refers students to resources for student and graduate services and assistance or programming as needed.
• Liaises between employers and students.
• Coordinates job opportunities and refers students to employers.
• Administers career assessments.
• Manages aspects of a career fair such as contacting prospective employers and communicating with employers, managing registration, staffing the event, promoting the event, etc.
• May supervise students.

Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:
April 3, 2024

Posting Close Date:
April 19, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14330