Part Time - Career Development - Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS : Penn State DuBois is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual for a part time Career Development Specialist opening.

Penn State and the DuBois campus are committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion in all of its form.

We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.

Job Summary : The Career Development Specialistwill assist with the delivery ofcareer development and career preparation services for the campus' students and graduates.

Theincumbent will develop programs to support career and professional successof students and to educate them on career choices and the employment search process.

The specialist will create opportunities for student interactions with professionals in their fields and implementexperiential programs to support student leadership development and career skills to promote their own professionalsuccess.

The specialist will also be working to support student success to graduation initiatives throughevent programmingand other activities.

Job DutiesThe Career Specialists main priorities will be to : Develop, promote and implement programming to supportcareerexploration, planning, internship and employmentassistance.

Build and maintainrelationships with students in the classroom, in groups and individually as it relates to career development.

Develop and maintain career services website.Collaborate with othercampus career coordinatorsto utilize shared resources and programming opportunities.

Partner with the student engagement office for program collaboration related to student leadership development and career offerings.

Requirements and Qualifications The CareerSpecialist requires 1+ years related experience with a Bachelor'sDegreeor higher in Counseling, Psychology, Counselor Education, Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related discipline;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Employment with the University for this job will require successful completion of the Pennsylvania (PA) Publicly Available Clearances : PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI Criminal History Background Check.

Employment with the University for this opening will require the operation of a motor vehicle as a part of the job duties.

A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Applicants are required tosubmit acover letter and resume. In addition, candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested.

About Penn State DuBois : Penn State DuBois, one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide, is situated in north central Pennsylvania about 70 miles west of State College / University Park and 100 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.

It is a comm ter campus comprised of approximately 400 students. The student-centered faculty and staff are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning.

Class sizes are small, and the student / faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Since opening its doors in 1935, thousands of degree-seeking individuals have received a world-class education delivered in a friendly, small-campus setting.

Solid ties to business, industry, and the community help enhance the strong academics of the Penn State DuBois experience, creating a well-rounded foundation for lifelong learning.

Today, Penn State DuBois continues to prepare leaders for the twenty-first century through a continuing tradition of cutting-edge technology, faculty expertise, and dedication to excellence.

The campus offers 6 Bachelor's degrees, 8 Associate degrees, and the first 2 years of over 160 Penn State undergraduate degree programs.

Application : Applicants are required tosubmit acover letter,resume and a list of three professional references;Application review begins immediately and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms.

We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.

We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS : Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR).

The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review here.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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