Career Services Specialist - Career Services

Southeast Missouri State University; Cape Girardeau (MO); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Southeast Missouri State University is seeking a Career Services Specialist to provide individual career coaching to students and alumni on career planning, resume and cover letter preparation, networking, interviewing, internships, and online career resources.

Responsibilities include collaborating with faculty and staff to deliver programs, promoting career management tools, developing resource materials, and engaging employers to expand internship and job opportunities.

Qualificações

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience collaborating with teams in a shared environment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individual career coaching to students and alumni on career planning, resumes, cover letters, networking and interview prep.
• Assist students by referring to campus and community resources as appropriate.
• Promote online career management tools and internship/job opportunities.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Judgment

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Career Services Specialist
Career Services
Full-time/Term

The Career Services Specialist will provide individual career coaching and assistance to students and alumni on a variety of career-related topics including career planning, resume and cover letter preparation, networking, interviewing, internships/job search strategies, and utilization of online career resources.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide individual career coaching and assistance to students and alumni on career-related topics including career planning, resume and cover letter preparation, networking, interviewing, internships/job search strategies, and utilization of online career resources

• Assist students by referring internally to college support services and externally to community resources as appropriate
• Promote and utilize online career management tools to assist students with internship and job search opportunities
• Research and keep current with employment trends,knowledge of the job market, salary data, and best practices for career servicesthrough participation in regional and national career organizations
• Collaborate with career services staff to provide programs, workshops, classroom presentations, career expos, or othercareer-related events

• Contribute to the development of career resource materials
• Contribute to website content development
• Develop ongoing relationships with faculty, staff and administration to encourage full utilization of career services
• Assist with employer engagement and experiential learning initiatives
• Provide support for annual projects and reports, as needed

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of career development, recruiting and job search processes
• Evidence of strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience working as part of a team in a collaborative work environment
• Evidence of the ability to exercise sound judgment
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and projects
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software systems and programs
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend hours consistent with student needs

To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by October 20, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO):

Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.
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