The Career Services Specialist II supports undergraduate student success through personalized career coaching, teaching, and programming within a designated academic or industry interest area. This role collaborates with faculty and employers to align career development with academic goals, delivers career-related courses and workshops, and contributes to university-wide events. The specialist also supports administrative initiatives and stays current on labor market trends and best practices to enhance student career readiness.

Career Coaching – 50%

• Provide individualized career coaching to undergraduate students from an assigned interest area (college, major, industry) on topics such as career/major exploration, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and job and internship search strategies.
• Create, edit, and update career planning and development materials for presentations, Canvas, and the website.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor market trends, employer expectations, and best practices in career development.
• Utilize career assessment tools (e.g., Focus2, Clifton Strengths, Strong Interest Inventory) to guide students in self-discovery and career planning.
• Guide students in developing career action plans and building professional networks.

Faculty Engagement – 15%

• Serve as a liaison between academic departments and the Career Design Center to align career coaching with discipline-specific needs.
• Develop relationships with faculty, administration, and staff from an assigned interest area (e.g., college, major, industry).
• Coordinate with faculty to identify and promote internship, research, experiential learning, and career opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director for Curricular Integration to integrate career design into programs from an assigned interest are (e.g., college, major, industry).
• Collaborate with the Employer Relations team to identify meaningful opportunities for employers to engage with students in the classroom.

Teaching – 15%

• Design and teach 1-2 credit-bearing career design courses each semester.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Curricular Integration to review course content regularly to stay up-to-date with emerging trends in career development.
• Stay current on pedagogical best practices and integrate them into instruction.

Programming – 10%

• Coordinate career design events and workshops for students from an assigned interest area (e.g., college, major, industry).
• Collaborate with Fair & Events Coordinator and Employer Relations team to engage employers in career design programs.
• Support large events planned by the Career Design Center (e.g., career fairs, Student Employee Appreciation Week, Career Design Awards, etc.).
• Promote career design through creating and delivering presentations to students, alumni, and employers on relevant topics.
• Participate in university-wide events such as orientation, Day on the Quad, recruitment events, and alumni networking events.

Administration – 10%

• Support the work of the Career Design Center through assigned administrative duties.
• Solicit funding and involvement from alumni, employers, and assigned colleges for collaborative programming.
• Serves as an active University citizen by serving on committees, volunteering, etc.
• Contribute 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.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities:
The Career Services Specialist II reports to an Assistant Director within the Career Design Center. This classification may train, guide, and supervise student and/or part-time employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years’ experience related to the responsibilities and duties is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in student affairs, counseling, or related field.
• Teaching or curriculum design experience.
• 5 years’ experience related to the responsibilities and duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of career counseling models, student development theory, and job search strategies.
• Familiarity with career assessment tools such as Focus2, Clifton Strengths, and Strong Interest Inventory.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, learning outcomes, and teaching methodologies.
• Ability to comfortably present to large and small audiences in-person or virtually.
• Ability to coach students/alumni with regard to resume writing, cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and job search strategies.
• Ability to build rapport with faculty to develop and sustain partnerships with the Career Design Center.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of constituents (students, faculty, staff, administrators, employers, alumni).

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application

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

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

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.

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.

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

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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