About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our universitys vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Serves as the primary career services liaison for assigned colleges or academic units at Kennesaw State University. Provides career readiness guidance and advising to students, faculty, employers, and alumni, with a focus on internships, co-ops, and other experiential learning opportunities. Delivers comprehensive career coaching and programs on career exploration, internship and job search strategies, co-op participation, and post-graduation career planning. Collaborates with faculty, academic advisors, and campus partners to integrate career development into curricular and co-curricular experiences, preparing students for meaningful professional careers.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as the primary career services liaison for assigned colleges or academic units, providing career readiness guidance and advising to students, faculty, employers, and alumni
Delivers individual and group career coaching on career exploration, professional skills, internship and co-op opportunities, job search strategies, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and salary negotiation
Advises students on internships, co-op placements, fellowships, service-learning, and other experiential learning opportunities that align with academic and career goals
Creates programmatic offerings and workshops to help students generate career goals, connect those goals to academic majors, and prepare for meaningful professional experiences
Provides targeted support to undeclared or exploratory students, partnering with campus partners to address unique career development needs
Delivers classroom, campus, and orientation presentations to educate students on career readiness, internships, co-ops, experiential learning, and academic credit processes
Supports career fairs, employer events, networking events, and other department-sponsored programs that connect students with experiential learning and career opportunities
Promotes department resources, events, and opportunities to students, faculty, and campus partners to enhance engagement and utilization
Collaborates with faculty, academic advisors, and campus partners to integrate career readiness, internships, co-ops, and experiential learning into curricular and co-curricular experiences
Maintains a liaison relationship with faculty and administrators regarding the processing, approval, and registration of for-credit internships and co-op programs
Connects students with employers, alumni, and/or mentors to facilitate internships, co-op placements, and career readiness experiences
Shares program-specific opportunities and provides guidance to help students secure experiential learning opportunities that align with career goals
May serve as an instructor of record for non-credit bearing internship, cooperative education, and/or career-focused courses, as assigned
Provides educational sessions and workshops on career readiness, professional development, and experiential learning topics
Participates in department or university-wide committees to advance career readiness initiatives, strengthen partnerships, and support student success programs
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted drivers license
Required Experience
Two (2) years of relevant professional experience, including career advising or student support services.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with career services platforms (e.g., Handshake), applicant tracking systems, and career assessment tools to support student advising and programming
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with campus partners and contribute to initiatives that promote student career readiness and engagement
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting career development programming, workshops, or student success initiatives, including assisting with implementation and contributing to assessment efforts
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range for this role is $47,000-$53,000 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to provide effective career coaching on career exploration, professional skill development, job search strategies, and experiential learning opportunities
Able to interpret employment data, career resources, and labor market information to guide students in informed academic and career decision-making
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of career development theory and career readiness competencies, with the ability to apply concepts in individual advising and group workshops
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficiency in career services platforms (e.g., Handshake), Microsoft Office Suite, and data tracking to assess program effectiveness and student outcomes
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Skill in building collaborative relationships with students, faculty, employers, and campus partners to support student career development initiatives
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf