The Career Services Specialist series develops and implements career center activities within the University and with employer partners. Assists with overall planning and operational activities of the program. Incumbent assists students, alumni, and community members in exploring and pursuing meaningful careers over a lifetime. Regularly accomplished through advising students on various aspects of entering the world of work through classroom presentations, content creation, and 1:1 appointments. Additionally, incumbents aid clients in developing, evaluating, and/or implementing employment plans and help students, faculty, and employers to connect. The Career Services Specialist II reports to an Assistant Director within the Career Design Center and may train, guide, and supervise student and/or part-time employees.

• Provides career development to students by serving as a liaison for specific college/academic departments/industry.
• Creates, edits, and updates career planning and development materials for presentations, Canvas, and the website.
• Coaches and prepares students and alumni in finding suitable employment by developing job-search and effective presentation skill development and practice.
• Assists in resume writing, interviewing, networking, social media strategy, salary negotiation, career exploration, career planning, career search strategies, individual assessment, career advising and/or graduate school applications.
• Researches current social, economic, and employment trends; incorporating into one-on-one coaching appointments and presentations.
• Benchmarks with colleagues through conference attendance and active association memberships regarding current and effective employment trends, strategies, and best practices.
• Promotes career design through creating and delivering presentations to students, alumni and employers on following areas: job markets, career search strategies, resume/application procedures, networking, and interviewing.
• Identifies new resources that will benefit students and employers.
• Develops relationships with the campus community, employers, faculty, department heads, deans, student groups, academic advisors, and other key constituent groups.
• Coordinates small to large events/projects, which may include career fairs, on-campus interviews, networking opportunities, etc.
• Solicits funding from alumni, employers, and assigned colleges for collaborative programming.
• Identifies new employers to the state/region and reaches out via email, phone, and/or in-person for the purpose of obtaining job postings and campus recruitments.
• Supports the employer relations team with student-employer engagement efforts.
• Facilitates employer engagement with students by identifying, locating, and referring eligible students to interview schedules and employers following standards of professional conduct from National Association of College and Employers (NACE).
• Ensures quality work experiences for students by assisting employers in the development of position descriptions, which complement and enhance students’ academic and professional goals.
• Serves as an active University citizen by serving on committees, volunteering, etc.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Career Design Center by developing professional knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes through engagement, active learning, and a growth mindset.
• Supports the work of the Career Design Center through assigned administrative duties.
• Raises funds through college and employer partners for specialized events, site visits, and speakers.
• Teaches and develops curriculum specific for at least two academic courses per year.

Disclaimer
This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.

Minimum Qualification:

• Master’s degree plus one year of experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of career counseling, career testing, resource/best practice utilization, on-campus recruiting, job postings, resume referrals and career fairs/events.
• Knowledge of career search strategies, including career coaching, mentoring, social networking, interviewing, and salary negotiation.
• Knowledge of customer service standards expected in a robust high-tech, high-touch career center.
• Public speaking, presentation, teaching/training, and one-on-one communication skills.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to coach students/alumni with regard to resume writing, cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and job search strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to identify and develop employment opportunities at the internship, co-op and full-time levels.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials, including reports and presentations.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded into the candidate profile.

2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Career Design Center empowers all students to design their career paths through university-wide career education, employer engagement and access to experiential learning, and post-graduation opportunities.

Our vision is to bring career education and opportunities to every USU student before graduation. Students/alumni are encouraged to visit early and often as they:
- explore careers and majors that align with their values, interests, skills, personality, and goals;
- engage in activities to prototype career options and progress in career development; and
- design their career plan and take action in building their way forward.

This programming is accomplished through a balanced, high-tech, high-touch environment with highly trained professionals and student career peers.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 02/2025

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023