Career Resources Specialist

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking a Career Resources Specialist to develop and implement Career Center activities and oversee daily operations in Springfield, MO. The role helps students imagine their futures and prepares them for entering the workforce, including resume creation and interview readiness.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with a Master's preferred in counseling, higher education administration, human resources, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred in counseling, higher education administration, human resources, or related field
• Prefer previous career services, advising, or student service experience at the college level

Responsibilities

• Advise students on employment options, job search strategies, and developing desirable professional qualifications
• Coach students on writing resumes and developing interviewing skills
• Present outreach programming and workshops in classrooms, student organizations, residence halls, and during orientation
• Assist with overall planning and operational activities of the Career Center program

Skills

Career advising

Resume writing

Interview coaching

Workshop delivery

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Career databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Missouri State University is hiring a Career Resources Specialist to develop and implement Career Center activities and help plan and run the program's daily operations. The specialist helps students imagine their futures and prepares them to pursue those possibilities. This role also advises students on entering the world of work, from employment options to resumes and interviewing.

Highlights

• Advise students on employment options, job search strategies, and developing desirable professional qualifications.
• Coach students on writing resumes and developing interviewing skills.
• Present outreach programming and workshops in classrooms, student organizations, residence halls, and summer orientation.
• Assist with overall planning and operational activities of the Career Center program.
• Hold a bachelor's degree, with a master's degree preferred in counseling, higher education administration, human resources, or a related field.
• Bring at least one year of work experience in higher education or adult-based programs.
• Prefer previous career services, advising, or student service experience at the college level, plus college teaching experience.
• Use Microsoft Office programs and career-related technology and databases.
• Pay a proposed salary of $44,000 at pay grade 42 for an exempt, full-time regular appointment.
• Welcome applicants authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship, with out-of-state work limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.