Equal Opportunity Employer Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human‑rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.Job Summary The primary purpose of the Career Development Specialist is to provide career coaching to students and recent alumni, co‑lead outreach initiatives and co‑coordinate programming for these groups.Responsibilities 70% direct student contact and 30% outreach and other responsibilities (ratio may change with the needs and goals of the office).Career Coaching: Provide one‑on‑one career coaching and instruction to students and alumni on issues related to career and vocational planning, including selecting a major, assistance on resumes, job search, interview preparation, and networking. Prepare students for recruiting activities through workshops, orientation sessions, appointments, and emails. Administer and interpret career inventories such as MBTI, SII, StrengthsFinder. Guide students and alumni through the graduate and professional school application process, including application materials, entrance examinations (e.g., MCAT, DAT or GRE), personal statements, and interviews. Assist in training new practicum students by allowing them to shadow appointments, answering questions and consulting on clients. Hold drop‑in hours to assist students with career‑related questions. Utilize Handshake for scheduling appointments, managing case notes, promoting events and workshops, etc. Maintain confidential student records and case notes.Career Readiness: Collaborate with academic departments to integrate Career Readiness Competencies across the curriculum, connecting the competencies to the Hamline plan and all Hamline majors. Assist with developing and sharing resources with faculty and staff for utilizing the competencies when advising students. Assist with training faculty and staff regarding career readiness at Hamline.Events & Programs: Collaborate with CDC staff to develop online modules (videos, worksheets, etc.) through Canvas. Update and create major information binders, handouts, and website materials. Assist in implementing the Major Exploration Night plan, coordinate, and instruct Resume, LinkedIn, and additional workshops for students. Collaborate with Alumni Relations in planning the Etiquette Dinner and assist with other CDC events (employer events, panels, class presentations, etc.), identifying panelists, coordinating logistics. Represent CDC at events and programs; participate on panels, presentations, orientations, etc. Attend and assist students at the Education Job Fair, Government and Nonprofit Career Fair, and MPCCC Job and Internship Fair, and assist with student preparation for each. Assist in developing and implementing a Graduate School Panel. Assist with approving events and programs in Handshake.Outreach & Campus Involvement: Initiate tabling and presentations based on outreach needs of the CDC. Present on CDC services or career development topics to classes or student groups. Build partnerships with faculty through presentations and resource‑sharing. Work with CDC staff to develop and implement marketing plans and materials, including the use of social media to promote CDC events, programs, and services. Market events through direct outreach to students and faculty, collaborating departments/offices. Participate on committees within Student Affairs and campus wide as time permits. Through campus programming, connect employers/alumni with students to promote job, internship, networking and mentoring opportunities.Professional & Staff Development: Assume leadership roles within MCUCSA/MPCCC as appropriate. Participate in Student Affairs professional development and diversity programming.Additional Responsibilities: Be familiar and comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and exercise best practices regarding the maintenance of confidential student information. All other duties as requested.Qualifications Committed to serving a student population with diverse cultural backgrounds, academic interests and goals.Demonstrated strong interpersonal and written communication skills.Strong program development and presentation skills.Excellent outreach and relationship‑building skills.Effective administrative and organizational skills.Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Strategic, critical thinker with strong organization skills and ability to meet deadlines.Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and administrators.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Professional demeanor with positive and enthusiastic work style.Competent computer skills.Commitment to the mission and values of liberal education.Education and Experience Minimum: Master's degree in counseling, psychology, student personnel, higher education, human resources or related field. Minimum of one year of professional career counseling/coaching or related experience, ideally in a college or university setting.Preferred: Two or more years of professional career counseling/coaching or related experience, ideally in a college or university setting. Knowledge of Career Readiness concepts.Compensation This is a 1.0FTE, exempt position (exact schedule can be negotiated). Salary for this position is $50,000.Reporting Relationships This position reports to the Director of Student Success & Career Integration. This position does not supervise other employees or student workers.Budget Management This position is not responsible for the management of a budget.Work Conditions Occasional evening and weekend work.#J-18808-Ljbffr