Career Specialist

Howard Community College

$25/hr

United States, Maryland, Baltimore

Dec 11, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

About Us	Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!
Position Title	Career Specialist
FLSA	Non-Exempt
FT/PT	Part Time
Hours Per Week	20-24 hours per week
Work Schedule	Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 8:30-5:00 pm
Position Salary Range	$25/hr
General Responsibilities	The part-time Career Specialist works as a contributing member of Career Services to deliver career development and job search assistance to students and community members. The Career Specialist is the main point of contact for coordinating on-campus or virtual recruitment by employers. The Career Specialist promotes the use of career-related services and resources through outreach activities on campus. This person responds to students, faculty, staff, and employer questions via phone, email, and other methods of communication. This person will work on campus in Columbia, MD for a total of 24 hours per week.
Work Performed	Meet with students and community members for career counseling and job/internship search appointments, virtually and in-person. Administer a variety of career assessments, including Focus-2, Strong Interest Inventory, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Provide resume reviews, LinkedIn profile reviews, and mock interviews. Develop and deliver career-related workshops to students and faculty. Serve as a liaison with employers and agencies for job opportunities. Coordinate employer recruitment events (virtual and on-campus) and develop reports regarding recruitment information and hiring data. Review and approve employer registrations and employment/internship opportunities posted on Handshake, the online job and internship platform of Career Services. Assist with the semi-annual job/internship fair, including recruiting and coordinating volunteers. Create social media posts for Career Services using Canva. Assist with outreach events to promote Career Services.
Minimum Education Required	Bachelor's degree
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required	2
Other Knowledge Required	Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred, preferably in human services, counseling, business, human resources, or a related field. At least two years of experience working in career services in a college or university setting is preferred. Knowledge of career resources and labor market information; career planning processes; basic helping and facilitation skills; career development models and theories; career assessments, such as FOCUS-2; diversity and specific population needs; program promotion/classroom presentations; case management and referral skills; professional and resource portfolios (e.g., resume reviews, employment applications, and mock interviews) and cutting-edge job searching (e.g., knowledge of local employers and job boards). Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Outlook, and Canva. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
Working Conditions
Division	Advising & Retention - NEW
Department	Career Services - NEW

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	NB014P
Number of Vacancies	2
Best Consideration Date	01/02/2024
Job Open Date	12/21/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Applicant Instructions	*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits. Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/1746
EEO Statement	Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.