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Job type full-time
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Job title
Career specialist
Job description
The career specialist develops strong long-term partnerships with purdue university global students by providing personalized mentorship and counseling services that engage and assist them in achieving their education and career goalsS/he provides comprehensive consultative services that assist students in developing short and long-term plans to meet their desired career objectives.
Key job responsibilities:
Proactively develop partnerships with assigned cohort of students/graduates and provide consultative services geared toward career planning and job search strategiesActivities include but are not limited to: coaching on effective resume writing, use of social media in job searching, effective job search strategy, networking advice and conducting mock interviews.
Mentor and coach students in their development of life skills such as time management, business etiquette, communication and other soft skills to assist students in becoming strong candidates for employment.
Partner with pg faculty members to increase awareness of in-field employment opportunities and educate students on occupational directions within their program of study.
Develop and/or facilitate interactive training sessions/webinars that match students` needs.
Plan, manage and host industry or school-specific job fairsThis includes the research and proactive outreach to potential employers; as well as marketing planned events to students.
Assume full ownership for the collection, analysis and reporting of graduate employment outcomes and service-related metrics for assigned student cohort.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor`s degree in business, human resources, education or related field from a regionally accredited institutionMaster`s degree preferred
Recruiting/staffing, career services, coaching, marketing/sales or similar experience directly related to assignment.
Minimum of 2 years experience required.
Two years experience for every year of formal education required.
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Strong interpersonal communication skills that enable effective communications with students, peers, superiors and business contacts via audio, video, in person and written communication.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships, handle confidential information, effectively problem solve, and work in a proactive manner.
Must have strong time-management skills and ability to independently set priorities with minimal direction.
Exceptions to the degree requirement may be made for candidates who have an equivalent combination of education and purdue global work experience.
Location
Remote/nationwide, usa
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Employee type
Employee
Job functional area
Career services
Business unit
Bu00115 purdue university global, inc.
Purdue global is an eeo/aa employerAll individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
