Career Specialist, Career Education & Development - 141934

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Career Specialist, Career Education and Development at UC San Diego leads student and alumni career advising, curriculum design, and workshops to prepare for job searches and internships. You will deliver one-on-one coaching, develop resources, and create scalable online modules reflecting current workforce trends.

You will collaborate with faculty, employers, and campus partners to expand opportunities, track outcomes, and continuously improve services while maintaining accurate advising

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of career development theories and job search strategies.
• Experience designing curricula and delivering career workshops.
• Ability to assess program effectiveness and outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career advising to students and alumni.
• Design and deliver structured career education curricula.
• Develop workshops, webinars, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Cultivate partnerships with employers, faculty, alumni, and campus partners.
• Maintain advising records and ensure compliance with university policies.

Skills

Career advising

Workshop facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Diversity & inclusion

Project management

Data analysis

Digital platforms

Strategic partnerships

Education

Advanced degree in related area

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Payroll Title: CAREER SVC SPEC 3 SV

Department: Career Center

Hiring Pay Scale: $79,538 - $94,000 / Year

Worksite: Campus

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: SV Contract

Total Openings: 2

Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Mon - Fri

#141934 Career Specialist, Career Education & Development

Filing Deadline: Tue 11/10/2026

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/30/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Career Specialist, Career Education and Development, provides a range of services and programs to meet the career education and development needs of students and alumni. Delivers individualized, student centered career advising through assessment tools, and feedback on résumés, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation, offer negotiation, and labor market expectations; concurrently designs, develops, and delivers structured career education curricula grounded in career development theory, incorporating job search strategies, professional communication while creating scalable resources such as toolkits, online modules, learning guides, and web content that reflect current workforce trends and emerging technologies.

The Career Specialist implements and facilitates workshops, webinars, and experiential learning opportunities that enhance résumé writing, networking, digital branding, and professional etiquette, assesses program effectiveness through participant feedback, learning outcomes, and utilization data; cultivates and expands strategic partnerships with employers, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals across career pathways, and tracks engagement outcomes to drive continuous improvement; maintains advising records, monitors student progress, ensures compliance with university policies, and pursues ongoing professional development through conferences, trainings, communities of practice, and scholarly activities to remain current on emerging trends in career education, workforce development, and best practices in student services.

~ Cover letter required for a complete application.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Strong knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling process, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques. Knowledge of career development theory, student development, career readiness competencies, and best practices in career coaching and advising for diverse student populations.
• Thorough knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practice; workshop and program design.
• Ability to design and modify computer applications to meet program needs, problem identification, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures.
• Skill in providing individualized career advising, coaching, and guidance that supports career exploration, career decision-making, experiential learning, and professional success.
• Skill in designing and facilitating engaging workshops, presentations, and career education programs for students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Skill in building collaborative relationships with students, faculty, employers, alumni, and campus partners to expand career development and experiential learning opportunities.
• Skill in analyzing data, labor market information, and program assessment results to evaluate effectiveness, identify trends, and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and maintain accessible career education resources, digital content, and career technologies that enhance student engagement and service delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead projects, exercise sound judgment, solve complex problems, and adapt effectively to changing organizational priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences through strong interpersonal, written, presentation, and consultation skills while fostering an inclusive, equitable, and student-centered environment.
• Ability to effectively utilize emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools and digital platforms, to enhance career advising, student engagement, and operational effectiveness.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive, equity-minded services that promote access, belonging, and career success for students from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
• Skill in consulting with faculty, campus partners, and employers to identify needs, develop collaborative solutions, and advance career readiness initiatives.
• Knowledge of labor market trends, workforce development, employer recruiting practices, and industry expectations to inform career advising and educational programming.

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be willing and able to travel.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
• Cover letter required for a complete application.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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