Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Mon Jul 15 2024 Job Description:

The Gordon Ford College of Business Professional Development Specialist provides students with assistance in their short and long-term career goals by providing career guidance; conducting skills assessments; engaging students in career planning; assisting students with preparation for the job search; connecting students with potential employers; and providing classroom instruction as qualified.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities

• Provide educational pathway guidance that meets the students short and long-term career goals

• Counsel students and alumni on career planning and academic major choice

Job Search Preparation

• Educate and coach undergraduate and graduate students on job search skills, resume development, cover letter development, career portfolios, and interview preparation

• Career Coaching-Related Classroom presentations

• Career Coaching-Related presentations to student organizations, Greek life, and ISEC, to build rapport with students, including first generation students

• Build collaborative relationships with employers, faculty, staff, and the community to meet the career needs of students and alumni

• Career Fair Organization and Facilitation

• Table set up at events where applicable

• Continued Professional Development through NACE or other organizations for higher education career development personnel

• Consult and communicate with ACDC when applicable

• Classroom instruction as qualifications allow

• Perform other related duties as assigned

  Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

  Additional Information:

Salary Range: $43,896 - $45,000

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