Career and Employer Relations Specialist, Career Development (Temp) at InsideHigherEd

Career and Employer Relations Specialist, Career Development  (Temp)

University Career Services

Georgia State University

Georgia State University is a vibrant community in the heart of Atlanta. At Georgia State University (GSU), we value the unique skills, perspective, talents, and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at GSU is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of the internal and external community we serve!

University Career Services at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a Career and Employer Relations Specialist (Temp). This position requires knowledge of the career planning and development process, career assessments, job search strategies, general counseling principles, experience working with diverse cultures, problem-solving skills, proficiency with career management software, and the ability to communicate effectively (writing, listening, and speaking).

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

• Flexible work environment. 
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

This is a student facing role providing career exploration and career search strategies to individual students and groups in addition to collaborating with faculty, administrators, and college departments to identify, define, and meet student career planning and career search needs, including setting student success goals and objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develop and conduct career-related presentations using various delivery formats for academic classes, student organizations, and other related campus units.
• Promote partnerships, collaborations, and positive relationships to promote the work of university career services to faculty and staff across the Georgia State University community.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers.
• Mount career-related events such as career and job fairs, panels, and networking to connect students with employers.
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and college departments to identify, define, and meet student career planning and career search needs, including setting student success goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the identification, analysis, and assessment of student success outcomes.
• Maintain accurate student records and collect data for reporting purposes while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Oversee special programs, retention projects, and activities as assigned.
• Participate fully in the overall activities of university career services.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree and three years or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in a college or university setting; experience working with degree-seeking students. 

• Candidates must have knowledge of the career planning and development process, career assessments, job search strategies, general counseling principles, experience working with diverse cultures, one-on-one and group counseling orientation, problem-solving proficiency with career management software, and the ability to communicate effectively (writing, listening, and speaking). 

• The ability to conduct small and large group presentations will be critical to success in this role.