Career Development Specialist

Full Time
Tallahassee, FL
Posted
Job description

Department


Florida State University Career Center https://career.fsu.edu/

Responsibilities


This position supervises daily Career Center advising and counseling operations, including direct career advising and counseling of students, supervision of career advisors and counselors in training, allocation of staff resources, and maintenance of service quality. This position serves as a liaison to a campus partner with a potential to serve as liaison to additional departments and student groups. This position is responsible for developing relationships with stakeholders to create a culture of collaboration that focuses on developing strategic, intentional programming that engage students with the Career Center and focuses on the career development and development of employability skills in preparation for future experiential learning and career opportunities. This position will engage directly with students, faculty, staff, academic advisors, and other stakeholders critical to student success and engagement with career center services and programs. The position oversees successful implementation of all related functions, and reports to the Sr. Assistant Director for Career Advising and Counseling.

  • Train, develop, and provide case supervision for OPS students and volunteers who serve as career advisors in training and coordinates staffing patterns and service delivery logistics in accordance with professional ethics and requirements for accreditation.
  • Author, edit and design print and web-based career information resources and evaluate/recommend resources for the Career Center Library collection. Design and deliver career development workshops to University and community groups. May instruct or co-instruct undergraduate career development courses on an as needed basis.
  • Provide direct career advising and career counseling services to clients on a drop-in, individual appointment and group counseling basis, maintain appropriate records and make referrals to appropriate University and community resources.
  • Act as liaison to university academic colleges, departments, or programs, as well as offices throughout the Division of Student Affairs.
  • Participate with the Program Director in policy making and interpretation at the program level, including management of technology resources.
  • Teach career-related courses such as SDS 3340, Introduction to Career Development (serve as co-instructor/lead instructor for one section of SDS 3340, Introduction to Career Development (as needed).

Qualifications


Master’s degree; or a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience.

  • Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community, and the ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
  • Ability to prepare, coordinate, and conduct workshops and function independently with minimal to moderate supervision.
  • Knowledge of career development theory and practical experience advising, individual career counseling and group counseling with a college population and demonstrated experience in counseling, program development, and program management.
  • Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, correspondences, and public speaking.
  • The knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
  • Knowledge and experience using computer-assisted assessments and office productivity software.
  • A Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications


Preferred that the candidate have a Master degree earned or earned within 18 months of hire.

Contact Info


Erin Bennett, erin.bennett@fsu.edu

University Information


One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply


If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations


This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity


An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

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