Career Services Specialist

Job Locations US-TX-Denison

Type Regular Full-Time

Category

 Student Support Services

Overview

Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson's reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.

Career Services Specialist : coach and liaison, who functions primarily to assist students in linking academic, personal and professional goals to the workforce, specifically related to the STEM and Industrial Technologies Pathways. The Career Services Specialist will act as a liaison to key employment partners, services and resources. This position assists students with job placement services and job search resources and strategies, providing guidance to students individually or in group settings regarding career decisions, degree plans, and university transfer opportunities.

The salary range for this position is $47,292.36 to $70,938.54 per year.

Responsibilities

40% Initiates, develops and manages business partnerships with employers to establish career opportunity leads, experiential learning opportunities (internships, networking opportunities, and cooperative education) related to the STEM and Industrial Technologies Pathways for current students, recent graduates, and alumni. Actively and routinely seeks employer feedback and researches local industry trends; builds and maintains strong relationships. Researches and maintains current information regarding labor market trends and the occupational outlook for a wide range of careers.

20% Researches employers within the assigned Career Community to create a knowledge base for advising students in the STEM and Industrial Technologies Pathways. Assists the Career and Pathway Coach with providing proactive student career advising that links career goals, interests and abilities with appropriate program of study, course selection/course sequencing and related support services for the programs offered by the college and at transfer institutions. Administers various tools for assessment of interests, values, needs, aptitudes and skills and uses the results to assist students in Pathway selection.

20% Assists the Career and Pathway Coach with career readiness workshops (e.g. resume writing, mock interviews, Career Pathway events (community seminars, Pathway of the Month presentations, and other on-site presentations requested), and collaboration efforts with the College's Marketing Team (creation and modification of materials, maintaining and promoting career planning services on the College's website and other mediums) for the STEM and Industrial Technologies Pathways.

10% Stays current on job skills required and requested by local employers that are relevant in the current job market.

5% Maintains student information files in accordance with all school and company policies and procedures, all applicable federal, state regulations and all accrediting agencies standards and requirements. Assist the Career and Pathway Coach in maintaining program records and statistical information as it relates to student employment and program accountabilities. Collect data on all initiatives to assess outcomes, measure success, and hone future initiatives

5% Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.

Creates and maintains effective relationship with students, faculty, and staff in order to provide a high level of quality service and support.

Provides student registration assistance during peak advising periods.

Promotes the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion when assisting students or faculty.

Serves as a role model to students on the campus.

Maintains current knowledge of Grayson College programs and Pathways.

Makes effective presentations.

Maintains acceptable record of timeliness and attendance.

Represents Grayson College well; serves as an ambassador for the college in the community.

Complies with all laws and regulations related to higher education.

This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Qualifications

Experience

Two years years of similar or related experience.

Preferred: Four years of experience in a career center or student development/affairs setting which involved academic and career counseling, and demonstrated knowledge of career planning.

Education

A Master's degree or a specialized certification program taking one year or more of coursework beyond a Bachelor's degree.

Interpersonal Skills

A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.

Other Skills

Ability to use a computer and learn new software or applications to complete daily work; Ability to establish rapport and develop relationships; Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make public presentations; Ability to work independently to complete projects and meet objectives.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to do the work.

Work Environment

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a typical office.

Please submit unofficial transcripts or e-copies for each institution of higher education attended with your application (If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire). Be sure to include three professional references with your application. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.

GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or [email protected].