Career Readiness Coach & Internship Specialist

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University seeks a Career Services Liaison to support colleges with career readiness guidance, internships, co-ops, and experiential learning opportunities for students, alumni, and employers.

You will collaborate with faculty and campus partners to integrate career development into curricula, design workshops, and advise on internships, helping students build professional networks for meaningful post-graduate careers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience in career advising, student support services, or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with Handshake, ATS, and career assessment tools to support student programming.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary career services liaison for assigned colleges or academic units; provide career readiness guidance to students, faculty, employers, and alumni.
• Deliver individual and group career coaching on internship and job search strategies, resume/cover letter development, interview prep, and salary negotiation.
• Advise students on internships, co-ops, fellowships, service-learning, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Create workshops and programs to connect career goals with majors and prepare meaningful professional experiences.

Skills

Career coaching

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Handshake

Applicant tracking systems

Career assessment tools

Job description

Kennesaw State University seeks a Career Services Liaison to support colleges with career readiness guidance, internships, co-ops, and experiential learning opportunities for students, alumni, and employers.

You will collaborate with faculty and campus partners to integrate career development into curricula, design workshops, and advise on internships, helping students build professional networks for meaningful post-graduate careers.