Career Specialist: Equity Partnerships and Programming

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu .

Career Development

Job Description

Job Summary

The Career Specialist : Equity Partnerships and Programming serves as a campus educator aimed at scaling and maintaining diverse student engagement in career education programming. The person in this role will cultivate partnerships with campus unity organizations, with first generation, low-income, and DACA / undocumented student groups and with campus staff to ensure students are equitably supported in the initiatives and programming provided by the Lazarus Center. In addition, the person in this role will provide individual career advising to students across academic fields, and will plan and facilitate group programming in support of students' career exploration, social capital building and readiness to pursue experiential and post-graduation opportunities. This is a two year fixed term position.

Essential Functions

Equity Partnerships and Programming (60%) :

• Build and maintain partnerships with unity organizations to identify and implement programming that supports student career exploration opportunities and career mobility.
• Collaborate with the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Office of Equity and Inclusion, the International Students Office and other relevant offices to promote and co-create programming that will enhance student access to and participation in career development workshops, alum panels and other events. Scale initiatives focused on equitable access, such as programs to support international, undocumented, and DACA students.
• Partner with the Offices of Institutional Research and Equity and Inclusion to develop and implement strategies for scaled engagement of first generation and / or low income (FGLI) students in year one, targeting 100% of FGLI student engagement in at least one Lazarus Center workshop or advising session.
• Lead orientation programming and First Year Experience sessions.
• Conduct regular tabling and outreach activities at venues across campus to ensure visibility and engage students outside of the Lazarus Center.

Career Education and Student Support (30%) :

Other Functions

Data and Team Support (10%) :

All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses) :

Preferred Qualifications :

Skills

Familiar with Google suite, including basic spreadsheet and data analysis. General knowledge of CRM platform management, with a preference for knowledge of career education platforms such as Handshake, Vault, or PeopleGrove. Understanding of equity and inclusion issues in higher education and knowledge of best practices in career development for undergraduate liberal arts students. Participates in a collaborative approach, making recommendations to management to establish program vision and goals, and overall guidelines / procedures / policies for the center.

This is a two year fixed term position.

Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application.

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Review of applications will begin

October 23, 2024

Position Type : Fixed Term

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu .

As set forth in our mission and values , Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.