Career Specialist

Job Description

The Career Specialist is responsible for providing career coaching and professional development services that prepare Florida Polytechnic University students pursuing STEM degrees and recent alumni for successful internships, graduate school, and full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career coaching appointments that assist students with career exploration, career planning, graduate school preparation, career assessments, internship and job search strategies, and development of personalized career action plans.
• Coach students in developing professional resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, portfolios, and personal branding materials while educating them on applicant tracking systems (ATS), current recruiting practices, and employer expectations.
• Prepare students for internship and employment interviews through mock interviews, behavioral and technical interview coaching, networking strategies, salary negotiation, professional etiquette, and employer hiring practices.
• Develop and deliver career development workshops, classroom presentations, and student organization programs that promote career readiness and professional development.
• Promote Career Services through outreach initiatives, digital communication, appointment follow-up, career fairs, employer engagement activities, networking events, classroom outreach, and campus partnerships to increase student participation, career readiness, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of student engagement, appointment activity, career readiness outcomes, and assessment data to support departmental planning, accreditation efforts, institutional reporting and continuous improvement.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, Education, or another closely related field.
• One year of professional experience in career services, advising, recruiting, workforce development, talent acquisition, higher education, or a related profession.
• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Prior Experience

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Two or more years of experience in university career services.
• Experience working with STEM students, employer recruiting, internship programs, career management platforms such as Handshake, labor market information resources, career outcome assessment, and developing and presenting workshops and classroom instruction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of career development principles, career coaching techniques, resume and cover letter development, LinkedIn best practices, interviewing strategies, internship and job search processes, applicant tracking systems, current hiring trends, and labor market information.
• Career readiness competencies, student development, and higher education best practices.
• Microsoft Office, career management systems, virtual communication platforms, career assessment tools, and labor market information resources.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong coaching, advising, and active listening skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, faculty, employers, and campus partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and customer service.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Other Specific Requirements of Law

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute 435.04.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

Normal Work Schedule

This position is salary exempt. The normal work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., however, occasional overtime (weekends and evenings) may be required.

Location/Work Model

This position is full-time/On-site.

Target Hiring Salary

$50,200 - $53,000, commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline Date

The position may be open for a minimum of 14 days; however, the review of applications will commence immediately.

Application Process

• In addition to completing the online application, all applicants are required to upload the following as attachments to the application (preferably in PDF format).
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three (3) Professional References

Diversity Statement

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

Florida Poly Benefits Information

• Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans.
• The Employee Assistant Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling and referral services.
• Discounts & Perks include:
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Special Instructions Regarding Attachments

• Required attachments are listed on each posting.
• Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application.
• Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.
• An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process.
• For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.
• Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.
• This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.
• All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.
• This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute 435.04.