Career Education & Development Specialist — Campus & Travel

University of California - San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego’s Career Center seeks a Career Specialist, Career Education & Development to provide individualized career advising, resume and interview support, and labor market guidance to students and alumni. You will design curricula, deliver workshops, and build scalable resources reflecting current workforce trends.

The role emphasizes partnerships with employers, faculty, and alumni, maintaining advising records, and pursuing professional development to stay current on career education best

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of career development theories and advising practices.
• Ability to design and deliver career education curricula and workshops.
• Experience advising diverse student populations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career advising and coaching to students and alumni.
• Guide résumés, cover letters, LinkedIn, and interview preparation.
• Design, develop, and deliver structured career education curricula and toolkits.
• Deliver workshops and webinars on job search strategies and professional etiquette.
• Cultivate partnerships with employers, faculty, and alumni; track engagement outcomes.

Skills

Career advising

Labor market data analysis

Workshop design

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Cultural responsiveness

Student services

Education

Advanced degree in related area

Job description

UC San Diego’s Career Center seeks a Career Specialist, Career Education & Development to provide individualized career advising, resume and interview support, and labor market guidance to students and alumni. You will design curricula, deliver workshops, and build scalable resources reflecting current workforce trends.

The role emphasizes partnerships with employers, faculty, and alumni, maintaining advising records, and pursuing professional development to stay current on career education best