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:
• MA/MS degree in Higher Education, Industrial Relations, Counseling, MBA, or Student Affairs.
• Experience delivering one-one-advising, coaching, and/or counseling appointments
• Post-secondary teaching and/or learning and development training in a business setting
• Event coordination and/or project management
• History fostering connections and building relationships

Job Description:

The Business Career Services office in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University is now accepting applications for a Career Services Specialist II. Business Career Services is one of seven college-based career services offices on the Iowa State University campus and reports to the academic unit. The Ivy College of Business is home to approximately 4300 undergraduate students offering 14 undergraduate majors. The mission of Business Career Services is:

“To develop business professionals prepared for lifelong career success by providing access to customized coaching, competency focused teaching, experience-based learning and connectivity with industry”

This position is responsible for: advising students, administrators, faculty, staff and alumni on issues and trends related to employment; assisting in the marketing of office services (and Business students) to encourage employers to recruit on campus and will manage department activities/events delivering reports and data critical to mission. The incumbent will teach several sections of BUS AD 203 (Professional Development in Business).

The successful candidate will possess strong leadership abilities along with excellent written and oral communication skills. Strength in public speaking necessary. The candidate will be capable of independent judgment, taking initiative, and working collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals. Must be professional, dependable, and valuing continuous improvement/lifelong learning.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

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:
May 20, 2024

Posting Close Date:
June 2, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14755