Career Exploration Specialist

The position is a full-time, in-person, and salaried position responsible for developing and implementing career and professional development experiences of an approved five-year Title III grant. This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours to support operations and performs additional responsibilities related to operational and mission-critical needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide holistic coaching and mentoring to individual students as well as organizing and providing events/workshops/services regarding professional skills, career exploration, career and post-baccalaureate education planning, resume building, and job application/interview/preparation skills. 2. In collaboration with faculty and students' academic advisors, coach/advise/mentor students on the benefits and mechanics of securing internships and externships. 3. Administer and interpret career-based assessments as university budget allows. 4. Maintain strong relationships with potential employers. 5. Promote connections, networking, and recruiting pipelines through programming and individual assistance. 6. Maintain and improve systems and services designed to link students with post-graduation careers. 7. Assist with logistics related to Career, Internship, and Graduate School Fairs. 8. Maintain the Career Closet, Millikin University's gently used professional clothing resources for students, including the program Dress for Success each semester in collaboration with the Millikin and Decatur communities. 9. Coordinate and/or assist with the First Destination Project for graduating students to identify and report on student post-baccalaureate placements (e.g., collaborating with colleges to determine data needs; coordinating with Handshake representatives; disseminating to students; collecting and analyzing data; drafting summary reports; etc.). 10. Assist with planning and programming related to signature campus events such as Orientation, Fall Family Weekend, Homecoming, Welcome Week, Commencement, etc. 11. Collect, analyze, and report participation, satisfaction, learning, and other outcomes as appropriate. 12. Participating in program and service-delivery evaluation and assessment activities. 13. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Customer, budget, quality, and delivery conscious mindset. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree required in business, counseling, education, or related field. Preferred Education and Experience 1. Master's degree. 2. Demonstrated experience in working with underrepresented and under-resourced/ disadvantaged individuals preferred. 3. Personal experience overcoming barriers similar to those evidenced in the population to be served by this Project. 4. Related experiences in a college or university setting. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references to millikin.edu/employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups in this field are encouraged to apply. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Millikin University is committed to increasing employee diversity and will consider qualified applicants with experience in diverse settings, who have a record of research that supports/benefits diverse communities or a record of teaching a diverse student population. Millikin offers a competitive salary and full benefit package, including eligibility for tuition waiver. To view Millikin's benefits, please go to https://millikin.edu/about/administration/human-resources/benefits.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person