Senior Career Development Specialist

Department: Bauer Career Services Center

Salary: $49,400 – $56,200

Description

Develops and administers advanced career programming and resources for the students and alumni of a college. Serves as an industry expert in the areas of executive recruitment and organizational management. Develops new internship programs and placement opportunities with local, national and global employers. Develops and implements programming to educate experienced graduate students and alumni about career development and job search activities. Consults with experienced candidates and employers on issues related to career growth and hiring programs; conducts assessments and administers executive coaching to working professionals. Contacts potential employers to promote placement activities for the college. Collaborates with executive recruiters to place graduate students and alumni in senior level and executive management roles. Serves as liaison between employers, faculty, administrators and alumni to advance career opportunities. Represents the college to external groups to promote the admissions, alumni relations and placement goals of the college. Manages experienced hire programs for one or more graduate degree programs. Monitors, analyses and reports on labor market conditions and emerging technologies to assist in program development. Maintains and analyzes data and conducts assessments regarding career services and placement for reporting to the university and the media. Develops training for students inside and outside the classroom to help them build and assess skills related to professional communications and development. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Additional Position Information

The Rockwell Career Center supports over 8,500 business majors within the C.T. Bauer College of Business by providing career and professional development, hosting industry‑focused events, and connecting academia with industry. We are a committed team of professionals focused on student success. The Career Development Specialist will provide career development services to undergraduate Management and Supply Chain Management students at the C.T. Bauer College of Business, through individual advising/coaching, workshops, and seminars. Advise undergraduate students on career‑related topics such as career exploration, resumes and cover letters, technical and case interviews, search strategies, offer negotiation, and more. Collaborate with the undergraduate and MBA/MS career coaching teams to apply best practices and provide world‑class career services. Work with industry relations managers to gain information and promote internship and job opportunities to students, and to prepare students to interview for these roles. Participate in First Destination data collection efforts. Support institutional events, including orientation, career mixers, student organizations and other student events. Collaborate with colleagues in the Rockwell Career Center, Undergraduate Business Programs Office and college‑wide.

Qualifications

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Demonstrated ability to speak and present in a classroom environment
• Minimum of 3 years experience with career coaching or recruiting
• Bachelor’s degree required (experience may be considered in lieu of master’s degree)

Preferred Qualifications

• Business experience in recruiting, consulting, industry‑specific roles, and/or experience working in higher education
• Exemplary ability to motivate students through the job search process
• 3 years of relevant work experience in career coaching, leadership training within a business career services office, or a combination of business career services experience and industry experience in a related business industry

Pay

Salary range: $49,400 – $56,200 per year.

Schedule

Full‑time, in‑office position. Core office hours are Monday – Friday 8 am–5 pm. Evening and weekend hours may be required as needed for presentation or event coverage.