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Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Masters degree in counseling higher education administration/student development or related field
Experience and Training:
- One to two years of career counseling or related experience preferably experience in career development in an institution of higher education
- Preferably one to two years of experience working in a recruitment or selection function in an organization
Knowledge Skills Ability:
- Knowledge of organizational recruitment and selection strategies to maximize potential of students to attain high-quality internships and jobs
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; ability to build rapport with students and faculty
- Outstanding professional communication and writing skills
- Strong presentation technology and social media skills; active presence on LinkedIn
- Familiarity with Handshake software system preferred
- Familiarity with WordPress software preferred
- An exemplary can do attitude that will lead to excellent customer service
- A commitment to being a team player who adjusts to changing work environments and organizational priorities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists students with the exploration of appropriate career options career development internship and job search advising through individual career counseling appointments and group settings
- Administers career-related assessments and assist students in interpreting results including but not limited to StrengthsFinder CareerLeader and other assessments pertaining to ones personality interests values and workplace preferences; certification for assessments preferred but not required
- Helps students determine the most appropriate fit for an academic major/minor and related careers
- Prepares students to apply to competitive graduate schools providing assistance with application process personal statement and C.V. development and interview preparation
- Coaches students on how to develop and leverage a professional resume and LinkedIn profile
- Assists students with internship and job search process facilitating professional networking with alumni; disseminate employment and internship opportunities to appropriate faculty and students
- Conducts mock interviews to prepare students for phone Skype and face-to-face interviews
- Conducts outreach and develop and facilitate classroom presentations and workshops in collaboration with appropriate faculty
- Teaches career exploration and relevant business courses
- Contributes to university initiatives and committee meetings as needed; in particular develop strong relationships with chairs department heads and faculty
- Develops general knowledge and understanding of the related professions represented by academic programs and maintain familiarity with education training and career opportunities and expectations
- Develops programming that strengthens students preparation for internships graduate school and full-time jobs.
- Analyzes data about use interest and value of presentations one-on-one appointments and programs
- Represents HPU as needed during special events including Family Weekends Orientation and Early Registration that may occur on nights and/or weekends
- Works closely with Career and Professional Development staff members in planning of employer development activities including employer visitations job fairs career programs on-campus recruiting and the development of job and internship leads
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Career Advising and Vice President of Career Development
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Reports to Director of Career Advising
- Works closely with Career and Professional Development team
- Interacts frequently with university and community partners
For more information about this position please contact Dr. Doug Hall Vice President of Career and Professional Development at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
