Career Services Coordinator

Position Summary

As a member of the Career Services Network (CSN) team, this position will serve as an in-house career consultant for the College of Communication Arts and Sciences (ComArtSci). Provide ComArtSci-specific and interest area career advising in a variety of modalities, including but not limited to on-site and virtual, with a focus on career exploration and planning, professional documents, graduate/professional school preparation, and implementing job search strategies.

This position will partner with ComArtSci and CSN colleagues to deliver specialized programming for ComArtSci students and for select career interest areas (Art, Education and Entertainment; Business). Focus on advancing the career and professional development of students through alignment of advising, programming, and career resources while engaging the resources, programming, and services of the Career Services Network.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with CSN and ComArtSci Career Center Staff, Student Success, Academic Advising, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Faculty and other college staff to deliver comprehensive career services for ComArtSci students. 
• Provide ComArtSci-specific and interest area career advising in a wide range of modalities (in-person, online, group, individual) to students and recent alumni (within 2 years of graduation) focused on career planning, continuing education, and job-search strategies. Review electronically submitted resumes and cover letters.
• Administer and interpret career assessments in individual and group settings including the Myers- Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and Focus 2.
• Connect students to resources, programming, and services of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and the Career Services Network through direct marketing, outreach, referrals, and collaborations with colleagues. 
• Work collaboratively with the ComArtSci Career Center Director to set goals, integrate career education and services into the college.
• Develop and implement specialized career education programming and resources focused on career planning, internship/job search strategies, and professional skill-building for students within the College.
• Partner with Career Services colleagues across campus to deliver joint programming including a general workshop series and career interest area exploration/exposure events. Assist in supporting large Career Services Network events, such as career fairs.
• Build relationships with employers, in collaboration with CSN Employer Engagement and the ComArtSci Career Center, to identify and promote job and internship opportunities for ComArtSci students.
• Work with ComArtSci’s Advancement team to leverage alumni networks to support career development.
• Support efforts to assess the impact of career programs and services using a variety of assessment strategies in partnership with ComArtSci colleagues.
• Support career services data collection and reporting efforts for ComArtSci destination and internship outcomes.
• Prepare written communications, annual reports, and multi-media materials for distribution to constituents and stakeholders. Contribute to Career Services Network and other campus publications.
• Participate in relevant internal and external groups and committees focused on career services and student success.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Build and sustain strong professional relationships and networks.
• Attend, present, and represent the Career Services Network and the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at professional conferences.

Communications/Interpersonal Relationships
Interacts with: 

• Students/Alumni – to advise on job search, career development, and career planning concerns, distribute information, make presentations, and evaluate career services.  
• Faculty/Staff/Administrators – to exchange information and coordinate career development and placement activities in a collaborative framework. 
• Employers – to identify internship and job opportunities, and market students and degree programs. 
• Co-Workers – to collaborate in developing, implementing, and evaluating goals and objectives in a team environment.  
• Director and Assistant Director(s) of Career Services and the Director of the ComArtSci Career– to receive guidance and direction for work activities, exchange information, or collaborate on unit initiatives and activities. 
• Public – to respond to inquiries and promote awareness.  

Responsibility for the Work of Others

May supervise student employees.

Responsibility for Health/Safety of Others

No assigned responsibility.

Impact on Programs/Services/Operations

Inefficient processes and ineffective communications could result in the loss of job/academic/career opportunities for students. Inefficient and ineffective services and programs could negatively impact desired outcomes and damage the image of the Career Services Network and College of Communication Arts and  Sciences.

Work Environment

Standard office environment. 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired by completing a masters degree in education, counseling or related area; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in Human Resources and/or career counseling; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of career development, job search techniques, and employer hiring practices at the university level, experience working with university students in a career advising role or other career-related setting; excellent customer service skills and attitude; willingness and ability to take initiative; desire and ability to build relationships with faculty, specialists, and staff in the College and at MSU broadly;  employers, and alumni; ability to function as a member of a team with a common goal of departmental success. Strong desire to work with university students on career and professional development

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter 

Work Hours

Monday - Friday 8-5pm, some evenings and weekends required for programming opportunities. Currently one remote day per week.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends March 25, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.