Career Services Specialist, Extension Internships

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Career Services Specialist 2 (Extension Internships) to support CFAES programs and OSU Extension in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on implementing career development programming and expanding internship opportunities.

You will advise students and educators, coordinate training workshops, and manage internship tracking, reporting, and outreach. Requires a BA and 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year experience in career advising or student development.
• Outstanding communication with individuals and groups.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent organization and networking abilities.
• Familiar with Canvas, Handshake, Zoom, MS Teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and grow internships within OSU Extension.
• Provide individual and group career advising to students.
• Organize workshops on resume prep, job-search, interview skills.
• Coordinate training for extension educators, including onboarding guides.
• Track, collect, and report internship data.
• Serve as liaison between career development and OSU Extension offices.

Skills

Career advising

Student development

Communication skills

Project coordination

Online education platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Title:Career Services Specialist, Extension InternshipsDepartment:FAES | Academic Program Administration

Position assists in the implementation of career development programing for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). Individual will be expected to have and/or develop knowledge of and work with all CFAES programs.

Additional Information:

Duties and Responsibilities

• 30% - Program development and coordination to be done with an aggressive emphasis on the development, growth and expansion of internships within OSU Extension
• 25% - Provide individual and group career advising/coaching to students
• 15% - Assists with the coordination and facilitation of training and career development workshops geared toward students to include such items as resume preparation, job-search strategies, interview and experiential learning preparation skills
• 15% - Assists with the coordination and facilitation of training and workshops geared toward extension educators to include such items as internship need assessment, internship creation, intern on-boarding guides, and supervisor/mentor training guides
• 10% - Coordinate OSU Extension internship tracking, collection, and reporting
• 5% - Serves as a liaison between career development office and OSU Extension offices through partnership outreach

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 1 year experience with career advising, student development, or a related area.
• Outstanding communication skills working with people individually and in large group settings.
• Ability to coordinate several projects and duties at the same time.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to connect with people and create connections.
• Knowledge of online education, as well as technology platforms, including, but not limited to Canvas (or other online course management system), Handshake (or other career services system), Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. Ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and external organizations.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with the OSU Extension network.
• Background and working knowledge of food, agricultural, and environmental sciences industries.
• Internship supervision experience.

Additional Information

This job profile is an Career Services Specialist 2 (S2 level) on the career roadmap.

The salary range for this position is $21.35 - $27.88/hour.

The offer for this position will fall within the positions pay range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Location:Agricultural Administration (0003)Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)Scheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.