On-Campus Career Services Advisor

Kentucky State University; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky State University on-site Main Campus in Frankfort, KY is seeking a Career Services Specialist to provide professional career development services supporting student and alumni career readiness, experiential learning, and employment success.

The role includes individual and group advising, coordinating career development programming, and collaborating with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners to enhance career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Counseling, Education, Communications, Human Resources, Student Affairs, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in career services, higher education, student development, workforce development, recruiting, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience providing advising, career coaching, employer engagement, or program coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group career advising to students and alumni regarding career exploration, résumé and cover letter development, interview preparation, internship opportunities, graduate school planning, professional networking, and job search strategies.
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers career development workshops, presentations, classroom sessions, and professional development programs.
• Coordinates and supports career fairs, employer recruitment events, networking opportunities, internship programs, and other Career Services activities.
• Assists in developing and maintaining relationships with employers, community organizations, government agencies, and other external partners to expand internship and employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Collaborates with academic departments, faculty, and campus partners to integrate career readiness initiatives into the student experience.

Skills

Career advising

Employer engagement

Program coordination

Career development theory

Employment readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Career management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kentucky State University on-site Main Campus in Frankfort, KY is seeking a Career Services Specialist to provide professional career development services supporting student and alumni career readiness, experiential learning, and employment success.

The role includes individual and group advising, coordinating career development programming, and collaborating with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners to enhance career opportunities.