Part Time - Career Development - Specialist

Penn State DuBois is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual for a part time Career Development Specialist opening. Penn State and the DuBois campus are committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion in all of its form.We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.

Job Summary: The Career Development Specialist will assist with the delivery of career development and career preparation services for the campus' students and graduates. The incumbent will develop programs to support career and professional success of students and to educate them on career choices and the employment search process. The specialist will create opportunities for student interactions with professionals in their fields and implement experiential programs to support student leadership development and career skills to promote their own professional success. The specialist will also be working to support student success to graduation initiatives through event programming and other activities.

• Develop, promote and implement programming to support career exploration, planning, internship and employment assistance.

• Build and maintain relationships with students in the classroom, in groups and individually as it relates to career development.

• Develop and maintain career services website.

• Collaborate with other campus career coordinators to utilize shared resources and programming opportunities.

• Partner with the student engagement office for program collaboration related to student leadership development and career offerings.

• The Career Specialist requires 1+ years related experience with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, Counselor Education, Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Employment with the University for this job will require successful completion of the Pennsylvania (PA) Publicly Available Clearances: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI Criminal History Background Check.

• Employment with the University for this opening will require the operation of a motor vehicle as a part of the job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

• Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume. In addition, candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested.

About Penn State DuBois: Penn State DuBois, one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide, is situated in north central Pennsylvania about 70 miles west of State College/University Park and 100 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. It is a commuter campus comprised of approximately 400 students. The student-centered faculty and staff are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. Class sizes are small, and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Since opening its doors in 1935, thousands of degree-seeking individuals have received a world-class education delivered in a friendly, small-campus setting. Solid ties to business, industry, and the community help enhance the strong academics of the Penn State DuBois experience, creating a well-rounded foundation for lifelong learning. Today, Penn State DuBois continues to prepare leaders for the twenty-first century through a continuing tradition of cutting-edge technology, faculty expertise, and dedication to excellence. The campus offers 6 Bachelor's degrees, 8 Associate degrees, and the first 2 years of over 160 Penn State undergraduate degree programs.