Career Services Specialist

Description

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S4581P

Home Org Name

MBA Program Tuition

Division Name

College of Business

Position Title

Career Services Specialist

Job Class Code

AE22A/B/C

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The Office of Graduate Career Services (GCS) within the Harbert College of Business is accepting applications for the position of Career Services Specialist. This position will report to the director of Graduate Career Services.

The Career Services Specialist will be responsible for managing and delivering the career coaching process to full-time students enrolled in the graduate business programs, with a primary focus on serving the full-time MBA students. This position will help students with analyzing their career goals and guiding them through one-on-one and/or group coaching to determine career paths to pursue.

The Graduate Career Services team strives daily to deliver on the Harbert College of Business' mission to develop highly desired graduates and produce knowledge that drives industry thought and practice. We do this by providing students transformative professional development and exceptional career search and management coaching from the moment of program admission through graduation and beyond. The GCS team's passion for student success and a focus on excellence creates a fulfilling, positive and fun working environment.

GCS is a department of the Office of Graduate Programs, which administers the Harbert College of Business' nationally recognized full-time, online, and executive master's degree programs. Career and professional development support is provided to more than 1,000 students currently enrolled in full time and online MBA, MS in Finance, and MS in Information Systems programs as well as Executive MBA, Physicians Executive MBA, MS in Supply Chain Management and Master of Real Estate Development programs.

Essential Functions

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides individual and group career coaching to include (but not limited to) career development, career choice, workplace transition, and career development issues for all full-time graduate business students.
• Assists with the development, coordination, planning and execution of the career development programming needed to build or improve career competencies of students. Programming includes our NavigateU series, workshops, seminars, networking events, etc. Our goal is to advance the development of skills needed for successful career acceleration/pivot and to ensure successful employer engagement.
• Collaborates with the director and assistant director on the vision, design, and execution of all career coaching, programming, teaching assignments, training, and assessments for the full-time graduate students.
• May serve as a liaison between students, alumni, and employers and encourage students to research companies and practice interviewing skills.
• Documents, reports on, and/or maintains records and evaluation information from all coaching and program sessions in Career Compass (powered by 12Twenty).
• Facilitates internship and full-time outcomes reporting in Career Compass
• Assists with the training and supervision of Graduate Career Services (GCS) graduate assistants in completing day-to-day responsibilities as well as executing career development programming and events
• Coordinates with the graduate student services team to ensure a holistic and cohesive student experience.
• Assists with planning and execution of employer and alumni career events every semester.
• Serves on the full-time MBA admissions committee.
• May also assist with other projects and responsibilities as assigned by the director of Graduate Career Services (GCS).

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

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Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Level I: Bachelor's degree and no experience.

Level II: Bachelor degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in coordinating and/or providing career services and/or programs

Level III: Bachelor degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in coordinating and/or providing career services and/or programs

Substitution allowed for Experience : When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

None Required.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with 12Twenty or other career CRMs, prior coaching or mentoring experience, Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$40,170 - $76,490

Job Category

Administrative

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

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Posting Date

07/10/2025

Closing Date

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