POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Career Resources Specialist
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1887
GRADE 42
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Associate Director, Career Center – Career Development and Education
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Career Resources Specialist develops and implements Career Center activities within
the University by assisting with overall planning and operational activities of the
program. The Career Resources Specialist helps students imagine their futures then
prepares them to understand and create those possibilities, advises students on various
aspects of entering the world of work, including employment options, developing desirable
professional qualifications, job search strategies, writing resumes and developing
interviewing skills. The Career Resources Specialist presents outreach programming
and workshops to students in classroom settings, student organizations, residence
halls, summer orientation, etc.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Specialization
in the field of counseling, higher education administration, human resources, or a
related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education
may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least one year of work experience in higher education or adult-based
programs is required. Previous experience in career services, advising, or other student
service areas at the college/university level is preferred. Teaching experience at
the college level is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and
education may be considered for substitution of experience requirements.
Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability
to utilize Microsoft Office programs and career-related technology and databases is
required. The ability to work independently to accomplish objectives is required.
The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those
of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supports students by serving as a liaison with academic departments, providing
career information about full-time and internship opportunities, and assisting with
resume writing and interviewing skills improvement.
2. Promotes the programs and services provided by the Career Center by making presentations
to classes and student organizations and by assisting in coordinating special events,
programs, receptions, public speaking activities, etc.
3. Assists with the coordination of major projects, such as Career Fairs, Education
Day, on-campus interviews, etc.
4. Assists with collecting and entering graduate outcomes as needed.
5. Promotes the University and the Career Center through participation in professional
organizations, Master Advisor activities, and serving on University committees as
needed.
6. May teach one or more sections of IDS 120 (Exploring Majors and Careers) when necessary
and participate in developing and reviewing the IDS 120 curriculum.
7. Contributes a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development
of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
8. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing
professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses,
and attending training and/or courses required by the Director, Career Center.
9. Contributes to the overall success of the Career Center by performing other duties
and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Career Resources Specialist is supervised by the assigned supervisor and may supervise
graduate assistants and student employees.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED JUNE 2022
JOB FAMILY 4
Factor 1: Professional Knowledge, Skill, and Technical Mastery
Level 2.0 - 900 Points: Entry-level professional knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, and methods of non-technical administrative and managerial functions. Knowledge permits the employee to carry out basic recurring tasks and routine portions of assignments or to carry out less demanding professional elements of assignments in areas including communications, social sciences, art and design, education, and related functions while gaining in familiarity with the University's policies and goals, business practices and/or accounting systems. This level of knowledge permits the employee to schedule and carry out the steps of a limited operation or project to complete stages of a multi-phase project. Knowledge at this level is typically acquired through a combination of formal education and/or training and experience that includes a requirement for a college degree in an unspecified field or a specific background in a non-technical area. Knowledge requirements may also include a limited amount of related work experience.
Factor 2: Supervisory Responsibility
Level 3.0 - 270 Points: Supervision of a limited number of (a) operative, administrative support, or paraprofessional employees who do not exercise a full range of supervisory responsibilities over other full-time employees, (b) a very small number of professional employees, or an equivalent combination of (a) and (b). The incumbent performs a full range of supervisory responsibilities including performance reviews of subordinates. The incumbent is generally responsible for training, planning, and directing the work of permanent employees, and provides major input into hiring decisions. Supervisory responsibilities consume moderate amounts of work time and may include general work planning tasks.
Factor 3: Interactions with Others
Level 3.0 - 250 Points: The purpose of interactions is to advise or counsel others to solve recurring and structured problems, and/or to plan or coordinate work efforts with other employees who are working toward common goals in situations where relationships are generally cooperative. Interactions are moderately structured and routine and may involve employees in different functions, students, and/or the general public. These types of interactions require normal interpersonal skills.
Factor 4: Job Controls and Guidelines
Level 2.0 - 250 Points: The employee carries out a group of procedures using the general methods and desired results indicated by the supervisor. Typically, standard operating procedures, handbooks, and/or reference manuals exist for most procedures, but the employee must select from the most appropriate of several guidelines and make minor adjustments to methods. Unforeseen situations are normally referred to others for resolution. Assignments are related in function and objective, but processes, procedures, or software varies from one assignment to another. Based on the assignment, the employee uses diverse, but conventional, methods, techniques, or approaches. Employees in jobs at this level may perform work that is moderately complex, but normally performed within a fairly narrow and specific functional area.
Factor 5: Managerial Responsibility
Level 3.0 - 850 Points: Work involves providing significant support services to others both within and outside of the department that substantially influences decision-making processes. Work activities are complex and others rely on the accuracy and reliability of the information, analysis, or advice to make decisions. Work activities have a direct, but shared, impact on further processes or services, affect the overall efficiency and image of the department, and may have material impact on costs or service quality within the cost center. Incumbents may be responsible for identifying areas of need and for developing proposals that request funding to fulfill those needs.
