Career Services Specialist

Auburn University, United States

Updated: about 4 hours ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
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Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number S3657P
Home Org Name Engineering Administration
Division Name Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering
Position Title Career Services Specialist
Job Class Code AE22
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE 1.0
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Office of Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR) seeks candidates for a Career Services Specialist.
This role will prepare career development content materials and resources that expand the reach of the CDCR increasing student access to formative career development approaches and embedding them in the student experience. This role will further support CDCR programs and services for students, alumni, faculty, and employers by maintaining contact with identified audiences, designing and disseminating reports and data visualizations, promoting events and services, and providing event support for career fairs, industry days, and college-wide programs.
To learn more about the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, please visit: https://www.eng.auburn.edu/
About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.
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Essential Functions
  • Prepares career development content for presentation in multiple formats including workshops, classes, career fairs & industry events, newsletters, social media and other digital platforms.
  • Creates career development workbooks, guides, and other resources supporting the Career Coaching and Programs, Corporate Relations, and Career Development Content and Strategy initiatives.
  • Assists with promotion of CDCR events using Handshake, social media, print and digital signage, and other resources within the college and academic departments.
  • Maintains contact with students, alumni, faculty/ staff, and employer contacts using identified career services platforms such as Handshake and Salesforce. Serves as a liaison to the Engineering Office of Communication and Marketing.
  • Collects data from team stakeholders regarding student experience, first destination outcomes, and activities/outcomes of CDCR office including student, faculty/staff, and employer engagement.
  • Assembles, designs, and prepares reports of CDCR college and departmental career outcome information. Tools to successfully manage this process include Handshake, Adobe creative products, and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Participates in setting and implementing strategic objectives for the Career Development Content and Strategy team and the CDCR office. Maintains membership and engagement in appropriate professional development associations.
  • Provides event support for team-wide events such as career fairs, industry days, employer summits, and college-wide recruiting events that request CDCR representation.
  • Maintains records of budget and spending for CDCR swag and promotional item orders. Coordinates requests for promotional items biannually.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications
Level I: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field with no experience.
Level II: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field plus 2 years experience.
Level III: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field plus 4 years experience.
Master’s degree may be required for positions which require teaching.
Focus of Experience: Experience in coordinating and/or providing career services and/or programs 
Substitutions allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications


Minimum Skills and Abilities
Strong attention to detail and leadership skills. Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal, excellent computer skills, well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. Customer-service focus.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications


Desired Qualifications
Experience using Handshake career services platform, task management and scheduling platforms, as well as Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Creative products.

Posting Detail Information


Salary Range $37,900 - $72,200
Job Category Academic Advising/Support
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 05/23/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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