Career Services Specialist

Occupational Summary:

The Career Services Specialist coordinates and delivers career development services that prepare students and recent graduates for successful employment and professional growth. This position provides career education, supports internship and employment opportunities, develops employer partnerships, and implements programs that promote career readiness and workforce engagement.

Work Performed:

1. Strategically identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national employers, alumni, community members, and University stakeholders to expand internships, job shadowing, cooperative education, and full-time employment opportunities for students and recent graduates.
2. Coordinate and deliver career readiness programming, including workshops, presentations, and career-related events.
3. Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student career preparation, including resume development, interviewing skills, and job search strategies.
4. Assist students with career exploration, internship placements, cooperative education experiences, and employment opportunities.
5. Promote Career Services programs and resources to students, employers, alumni, and the community.
6. Design and execute an annual employer engagement plan that includes outreach to new employers, retention of existing partners, on-campus visits, employer information sessions, site visits, and industry-specific recruiting/networking events.
7. Maintain Career Services resources, including job postings, employer information, internships, and career development materials.
8. Ensure all employer engagement and recruiting activity adheres to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Ethical Professional Practice and applicable federal and state employment laws (EEOC, FLSA, FERPA).
9. Serve on appropriate campus committees.
10. Complete all University-required trainings, including FERPA and Title IX.
11.   Provide collaborative assistance as necessary to other areas of Academic Student Support Services.

12. Contribute to the overall success of the department and university by performing other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position.

Required Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills/Training:

1. Professional experience in career services required. 
2. A master’s degree in student personnel, counseling, or a related field preferred; bachelor’s degree required.
3. Prior experience with job placement and/or job development is preferred.
4. Demonstrated experience developing employer, alumni, or community partnerships preferred.
5. Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
6. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
8. Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.
9. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits Overview
Newman University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and approximately 20 paid holidays/breaks
• Tuition Waiver for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents after one year of employment
• Additional benefits to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that new employees are authorized to work in the U.S. US Immigration law protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin.

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email [email protected] in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.