Career Specialist - STEM

York College of Pennsylvania Inc.; Hallam (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

York College of Pennsylvania Inc. seeks a Career Specialist - STEM to lead career development for students in KSEST, building employer relationships and coordinating co-op opportunities.

The role involves teaching career readiness, organizing events, and collaborating with advising to guide students from KSEST majors toward internships and employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, higher education, STEM, or relevant field.
• Master's degree preferred in KSEST-related field or career development.
• At least one year experience in business development, sales, or relationship building.
• At least one year work experience in higher education, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Employer Relations to secure new co-op and internship partners and maintain relationships.
• Organize networking events, career fairs, and other events for co-op/internship placement.
• Develop and assess career readiness services and teach career preparation courses.
• Recruit, train, and supervise KSEST student peer mentors for counseling and event support.
• Support campus-wide career events and initiatives as required by the Director of Career Development.
• Assist Academic Advising Center with new student academic advising and major exploration.

Skills

Employer relationships

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Handshake

Simplicity

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Position Summary

The Career Specialist - STEM is responsible for career development services and programming for students in the York College KinsleySchool of Engineering, Sciences, and Technology (KSEST). This role will locate and maintain relevant employer sites, promote co-op and experiential learning opportunities to students, prepare students for the experience, and plan and administer events with employers and students. The successful candidate will serve as the primary Career Development Center contact for KSEST students, faculty, and employers, and will collaborate with the Academic Advising Center to provide advising and major exploration for new students interested in KSEST programs.

Outcome

Success of KSEST students in finding and obtaining high-quality co-op/internship experiences, demonstration of KSEST students’ career readiness through measurable student learning outcomes, and development of strong relationships with employers and industry partners.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Associate Director of Employer Relations to engage in employer outreach and development to secure new co-op and internship partners for KSEST students, as well as maintain relationships with current employers (15%)
• Facilitate STEM student co-op/internship placement with employers through organizing and hosting networking events, career fairs, and other events (25%)
• Develop, provide, and assess career readiness services for KSEST students and alumni, including teaching career preparation courses in KSEST majors, resume reviews, mock interviews, job search strategies, and professional skills development in group workshops and individual counseling interactions. These services will be offered both in the Career Development Center and in a satellite location in KSEST. Teaching load includes three courses per academic year (fall-spring) (35%)
• Recruit, train, and supervise a team KSEST students to serve as peer mentors that provide individual career counseling, career readiness training, and event support to KSEST students, faculty, and staff (5%)
• Support campus-wide career events and initiatives as required by the Director of Career Development (10%)
• Assist the Academic Advising Center with new student academic advising and major exploration for KSEST programs (10%)

Experience and Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, higher education, human resources, STEM, or relevant field
• Master's degree required; master's degree in KSEST-related field or career development preferred
• At least one year experience in business development, sales, and/or relationship building
• At least one year work experience in higher education, preferred

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven ability to establish and steward employer relationships, seek and secure new opportunities, and collaborate with faculty and students
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills including familiarity with Windows environment; Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with Handshake, Simplicity, and Raiser's Edge or similar platforms preferred
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work flexible hours including some weekends and evenings, and attend networking and employer events

Additional Information

York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of YorkCollege's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office ofCampus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.