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
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 4,300 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 managing department activities/events delivering reports and data critical to the mission. The incumbent will teach several sections of BUS AD 203 (Professional Development in Business).
The successful candidate will possess strong leadership abilities and excellent written and oral communication skills. Strength in public speaking is 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 value continuous improvement/lifelong learning.
Career Coordinator Duties
Advise current undergraduate students, alumni, and faculty in career planning and decision making, career information, and the internship and full-time job search by providing comprehensive career search strategies utilizing multiple tools and technologies and training on usage of customer relationship database/recruiting system
Market opportunities to qualified candidates
Plan and lead career-related presentations on and off campus
Identify solutions to job-seeking situations of varying complexity
Meet with prospective students/families to discuss career aspects of Ivy College of Business
Marketing/Business Development Duties
Assist in the marketing of career services programs and activities to current and potential employers of full-time and intern/co-op candidates
Work with the Director of ISU Business Career Services to identify organizations and industries for the growth of the recruitment program
Meet with potential employers both on and off campus to develop relationships with recruiting partners
Provide solutions to employers in the areas of successful recruiting programming and methods to identify Ivy College of Business talent
Instructional Duties
Instruct BUS AD 203 (Careers in Business & Professional Employment Preparation)
Instruction required, graded Careers course providing support to the accreditation of the Ivy College of Business students by teaching professional development concepts and measuring outcomes
Program Management/Development Duties
Manage career-related events to include company speakers, mock interviews, and other employer engagement activities
Serve as career liaison to discipline-specific organizations
Present to discipline-specific student clubs/organizations, clubs, and associations on topics related to professionalism, job/internship seeking, and other career-related subjects
Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, challenging, 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 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 4, 2024
Posting Close Date:
April 25, 2024
Job Requisition Number:
R14370
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