Position Status & Special Application Instructions
Position Status & Special Application Instructions
Posting Number
NC00726
Benefits Eligible?
Section
Student Success
Number of Positions Available
Anticipated Start Date or Semester
Posting Date
02 / 19 / 2025
Position Status
continuing
Union Status
End of Temporary or Limited Position
Priority given to applicants who apply by
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions / Information for Applicants
Posting Details
Classification Information
Salary Grade / Rank
Proposed Starting Salary Range
53,000-55,000
Benefits
Full-time employee benefits include :
- Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Family / Parental Leave
- Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI
- Retirement Plan
- Long-term Disability Coverage
- Variety of voluntary add-on’s
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FLSA
Exempt
Branch of Service
non-classified
AA / ADA Statement
As an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.
Position Information
Position Title
Career Specialist (3 Positions)
Career Ladder Eligible?
Career Ladder Path
N / A
Department Name
Career Development Center
Full Time / Part Time
full-time
Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area
35 Hours / Week
Monday-Friday
8 : 30am-4 : 30pm (weekend and outside hours may occur)
Academic or Calendar Year
calendar
Number of Employees Supervised
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Career and Life Design, the Career Specialist will provide career advisement and career readiness skills to students – both undergraduate and graduate – and alumni through individual, classroom, group, and other delivery methods on all aspects of self-assessment, career exploration, and professional development from admissions to post-graduation though the life design model. The Career Specialist will work with the team to promote and encourage internship and experiential education opportunities. This position is an essential component to preparing graduates for careers in emerging sectors through a scaffolded approach from admissions to graduation.
Primary Purpose
Reporting to the Director of Career and Life Design, the Career Specialist will provide career advisement and career readiness skills to students – both undergraduate and graduate – and alumni through individual, classroom, group, and other delivery methods on all aspects of self-assessment, career exploration, and professional development from admissions to post-graduation though the life design model. The Career Specialist will work with the team to promote and encourage internship and experiential education opportunities. This position is an essential component to preparing graduates for careers in emerging sectors through a scaffolded approach from admissions to graduation.
Essential Duties
Educate and advise students in all stages and functions of the career decision-making process, including but not limited to career exploration, experience acquisition, resume development, job, and experiential learning search strategies, leveraging AI, LinkedIn, employer research, interviewing skills, networking, mentorship, job / internship / volunteer search strategies, and all other job-seeking skills.Work closely and be assigned to provide career advising to students within specific schools (i.e., School of Business, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing, Social Work, and Education).Support students’ career readiness and professional skill development using the center’s resources, career-related exploration tools as well as the wide range of online career platforms available; encourage search and participation with internships.Design, develop, and market career advising and exploration programming.Assist with the coordination and delivery of career events and programs, such as employer recruiting activities, networking events, and collaborative programs.Assist with student employment as needed.Infuse Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice into career exploration and job search activities with students.Work with faculty and staff to seamlessly deliver career services that prepare Rhode Islanders for careers in emerging sectors. This includes developing relationships with local employers and community agencies for internship and job shadowing opportunities within specific careers, collaboration for career fairs, class visits, workshops, and more.As part of the team, work to create a culture of career and life design in and out of the classroom through assisting with special projects as designated by the Director of Career and Life Design.Use Handshake, Starfish and / or appropriate tools for appointment scheduling, note-taking, and managing data on student advisees.Participate in College events including but not limited to New Student Orientation, Open House, yield events, and more.Collaborate with the team to meet workforce development needs and promote relevant experiential learning and job opportunities to students.Occasional Duties
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Career and Life Design.Work evening and weekend hours as required to meet the needs of students.Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment and with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life experiences.Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of career readiness and life design as applied to student educational and developmental needs.Demonstrated ability to create and execute programming and workshops.Demonstrated experience in computer and web-based skills (including career database and / or online teaching platforms, video communication and social media platforms).Demonstrated understanding of student development.Demonstrated curriculum design and assessment of experiential learning and / or career educationDemonstrated understanding of confidentiality (FERPA).Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience.Minimum of one year of experience recruiting or providing career / academic advising in a higher education setting to aspiring college students or individuals transitioning to the workforce.Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in college student personnel services, counseling or a related field.Academic or career advising experience.Knowledge and experience in career database platforms.Experience working with college policy, college curriculum, academic coaching and campus resources in an advising setting.Proficiency in student record systems, preferably Peoplesoft.Demonstrated ability to utilize technology, including current social media applications.Bilingual in Spanish (verbal and written).Environmental Conditions
The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.
