Experiential Learning Career Specialist

Johnson School of Business; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McMurry University is hiring a Career Specialist to develop scaffolded experiential learning opportunities for students and assist them in developing skills and experiences for success in academics and work settings.

The role involves coordinating internships, counseling students, maintaining records, developing workshops, and collaborating with faculty and sponsors to build opportunities for undergraduate growth in Abilene, Texas.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of student development and career development.
• Experience building partnerships with businesses, agencies, and schools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills especially in collaboration, conflict resolution, problem solving and decision making.
• Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and constituents.
• An inclusive student-centered philosophy of providing services and resources.
• Ability to work well without close supervision.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Jenzabar or other student information systems).

Responsibilities

• Develop programs for First Year students focused on Discovery and Exploration.
• Develop programs for Sophomore students focused on Building Essential Skills and Readiness.
• Coordinate internship experiences for students working with faculty, students, and sponsors providing necessary resources to develop successful experiential learning opportunities.
• Research, identify, recruit, engage, and sustain opportunities for students’ internships and postgraduate job placements.
• Conduct individual career counseling with students including assessment of interests, values and skills, experiential learning opportunities, major exploration, and post-graduate planning.
• Maintain student records and communicate to faculty advisors (i.e., student tracking).
• Develop and implement internship and career-related workshops, programs, fairs, etc.
• Maintain accessible resources for students and faculty (in career library and online via the Globe and website).
• Conduct program evaluation and assessment including articulating goals, objectives, and outcomes; data collecting and benchmarking; and report writing.
• Develop policies, forms, and publications as needed.
• Design and provide faculty development opportunities related to experiential learning and career development.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets.
• Oversee management of accessible database for students, alumni, and faculty.
• Participate in determining the marketing of programs and communicate to the campus community student experiences.
• Stay current on job trends, job search techniques, etc. and provide input on new program development that aligns with trending opportunities.
• Serve on campus committees as appropriate and represent the college to off-campus groups, businesses, and agencies.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization & planning

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, student services administration, higher education, human resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jenzabar

Job description

McMurry University is hiring a Career Specialist to develop scaffolded experiential learning opportunities for students and assist them in developing skills and experiences for success in academics and work settings.

The role involves coordinating internships, counseling students, maintaining records, developing workshops, and collaborating with faculty and sponsors to build opportunities for undergraduate growth in Abilene, Texas.