Career Specialist

Mcmurry-University; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McMurry University is seeking an entry level Career Specialist to guide students through career exploration, help prepare them for work-based learning and internship opportunities, and assist with job searches and graduate school processes.

The role emphasizes career advising, program development with EDGE programming, and building partnerships with university and community stakeholders. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, student services administration, higher education, HR, or related field.
• Experience in higher education and/or a Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, time management, problem solving, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through career exploration and assessment.
• Facilitate opportunities for work-based learning and internships.
• Assist with job searches and graduate school processes.
• Assist in preparing personal documents for job searches.
• Support development of career readiness skills.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Career Specialist is an entry level position that guides students through career exploration, helps prepare students for work-based learning and internship opportunities, and assists with job searches and graduate school processes.

Job Duties:

Career Advising

• Facilitate individual and group career exploration to students, including assessment of interests, values, skills, and career pathways.
• Facilitate opportunities for students to explore strengths, interests, and potential career directions through structured experiences and activities.
• Assist students in preparing for work-based learning experiences, internships, employment, and graduate or professional programs.
• Assist students in preparing their personal documents for job searches or graduate applications.
• Support development of career readiness skills, including communication, professionalism, and job search strategies.

Career Services Program Development

• Assist in the development and implementation of EDGE programming.
• Assist in the development of partnerships with university and community stakeholders.
• Assist the Director of the Center with long-range goals in the program area.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, student services administration, higher education, human resources or related field from an accredited institution (experience in higher education and/or Master’s degree preferred);

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent communication, organizational and time management, problem solving and decision making, and customer service skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other office and record-keeping systems.

Experience: Previous experience in college career services or similar experience in career development in a business environment (preferred).

License/Certification: Professional certification in career development (e.g., NCDA, GCDF) or related area preferred.

EEO Statement

McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.