Career Development Specialist
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
ID: 7369714
Posted: Newly posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Major/Essential Functions
Coach students regarding job search documents and internship and full-time employment opportunities.
Create and manage relationships with existing employer partners through exceptional customer service to enhance recruiting efforts and student career development.
Deliver workshops and presentations on various career readiness topics to support career exploration and development of students/alumni.
Assist in managing the overall approval process for employers and jobs on job board. Assist employers with job board issues (posting jobs, on-campus interview schedules, events, etc.).
Focus on specialized programming and collaboration with designated college administration and faculty.
Deliver specialized programming as requested by college faculty and administration to support student career readiness.
Manage vendor partnerships and resources.
Work with students and alumni to enhance career development in face-to-face and virtual settings.
Organize, manage and execute assigned events.
Lead the planning and execution of job fair and/or career readiness event, including employer outreach, event logistics, cross-campus collaboration, marketing efforts, and post-event assessment to maximize student and employer engagement.
May supervise designated staff, student ambassador employees, or intern/practicum student employees.
Participation in presentations and career readiness events outside normal work hours
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of career development principles, job search strategies, and employment trends.
Ability to coach students and alumni on career planning, résumé development, interviewing, and internship/full-time search strategies.
Strong relationship-building and customer service skills with employers, faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
Ability to design and deliver engaging workshops, presentations, and career programming.
Demonstrated event planning, organizational, and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Basic knowledge with Microsoft Office and virtual communication tools.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two (2) years related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to succeed in one-on-one interactions.
Experience networking within a business environment.
Experience working with students, career counseling, job placement, human resources or corporate recruitment.
Masters Degree in related field.
Ability to make decisions and work both independently and in team situations.
Verbal and written communication skills and computational skill.
Technologically adept.
Exceptional customer service skills and professionalism.
Flexibility of work hours during peak workload time frames of the semester.
Strong ability in the areas of public speaking and interpersonal communication.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/Outlook.
Strong desire to work with students and student organizations.
Experience with career services management systems or job board platforms.
Coach students regarding job search documents and internship and full-time employment opportunities.
Create and manage relationships with existing employer partners through exceptional customer service to enhance recruiting efforts and student career development.
Deliver workshops and presentations on various career readiness topics to support career exploration and development of students/alumni.
Assist in managing the overall approval process for employers and jobs on job board. Assist employers with job board issues (posting jobs, on-campus interview schedules, events, etc.).
Focus on specialized programming and collaboration with designated college administration and faculty.
Deliver specialized programming as requested by college faculty and administration to support student career readiness.
Manage vendor partnerships and resources.
Work with students and alumni to enhance career development in face-to-face and virtual settings.
Organize, manage and execute assigned events.
Lead the planning and execution of job fair and/or career readiness event, including employer outreach, event logistics, cross-campus collaboration, marketing efforts, and post-event assessment to maximize student and employer engagement.
May supervise designated staff, student ambassador employees, or intern/practicum student employees.
Participation in presentations and career readiness events outside normal work hours
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of career development principles, job search strategies, and employment trends.
Ability to coach students and alumni on career planning, résumé development, interviewing, and internship/full-time search strategies.
Strong relationship-building and customer service skills with employers, faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
Ability to design and deliver engaging workshops, presentations, and career programming.
Demonstrated event planning, organizational, and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Basic knowledge with Microsoft Office and virtual communication tools.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two (2) years related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to succeed in one-on-one interactions.
Experience networking within a business environment.
Experience working with students, career counseling, job placement, human resources or corporate recruitment.
Masters Degree in related field.
Ability to make decisions and work both independently and in team situations.
Verbal and written communication skills and computational skill.
Technologically adept.
Exceptional customer service skills and professionalism.
Flexibility of work hours during peak workload time frames of the semester.
Strong ability in the areas of public speaking and interpersonal communication.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/Outlook.
Strong desire to work with students and student organizations.
Experience with career services management systems or job board platforms.


