Career Services Specialist

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Northern Michigan University is hiring a Career Services Specialist. The role involves facilitating student employment program supports, coordinating employer recruitment events, and managing the Handshake platform including marketing, training, and technical issue resolution.

Highlights

Facilitate student employment program support and development of job descriptions.
Coordinate mid-sized and large career and recruitment events focusing on employer engagement.
Serve as primary contact for the Handshake platform, handling marketing, user training, and technical troubleshooting.
Required software and technical skills include proficiency with social media platforms and Handshake administration.
Target salary range is $39,000 to $41,880 annually.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of experience working with undergraduate students and employers in career services or related fields.
Must have experience planning mid- to large-sized recruitment events and providing customer service.
Knowledge of student employment programs, federal and state employment law, and social media analytics is essential.
Ability to work independently, manage stakeholder relationships, and strong problem-solving skills are required.
Less than 10% travel required, with a typical work schedule Monday through Friday and occasional evenings or weekends.

Career Services Specialist Full Description

Position Title: Career Services Specialist

Department:Â Career Services

Term of Assignment:Â Continuing

Term End Date, If Applicable:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

FLSA Status: Â Non-Exempt = overtime eligible

Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.

Salary: Targeted Salary Range: $39,000-$41,880

Travel: Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties:Â Facilitate student employment program supports (i.e. guidance in addressing student employment issues, job description development) and expansion of Career Servicesâ reach with stakeholders through use of social media. Coordinate mid-sized and large events, with a special emphasis on employer recruitment, and implementation of strategic career and professional opportunities for students. Serve as the primary contact for Handshake to include marketing, training, resolving technical issues for system users, and working with external vendors on troubleshooting and upgrades.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area:Â

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:Â

Required Minimum Work Experience:Â One year of experience working with undergraduate students and employers in career services in a college or university, or other related experience (i.e. human resources).
Two years previous experience planning mid- to large-sized events, especially job fairs and other recruitment activities.
One year of experience in providing customer service.
One year of social media experience, specifically with business accounts, to include analytics and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:Â

Knowledge of student employment programs and requirements, including Federal and State employment law and regulations (i.e. minimum wage, Equal Opportunity, etc.).
Basic knowledge of various social media platforms (i.e. LinkedIn, Instagram).
Ability to manage information and perform computerized tasks to include any combination of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email or web-based applications.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and exercise direction and judgement.
Ability to effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications:Â

Handshake administration, or other career services management systems experience.
Experience providing formal job training.
Supervisory experience.
An interest in working with students, staff, and faculty.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references.Â This position is not currently available for sponsorship.

Contact Information:Â Erica Jean, HR Generalist, 906-227-1087

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.

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