Specialist, GFCB Professional Development

Category : Staff Subscribe : Department : Dean Gordon Ford College Business Locations : Bowling Green, KY Posted : Jul 15, 2024 Closes : Open Until Filled Type : Full-time Ref.

No. : 998997 Position ID : 178801 Share

About Western Kentucky University :

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities.

Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and just over 2,500 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments.

At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents.

Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success.

We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life.

Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided.

Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu / about.

Job Description :

• The Gordon Ford College of Business Professional Development Specialist provides students with assistance in their short and long-term career goals by providing career guidance;
• conducting skills assessments; engaging students in career planning; assisting students with preparation for the job search;

connecting students with potential employers; and providing classroom instruction as qualified.

Essential Job Functions / Primary Responsibilities

• Provide educational pathway guidance that meets the students short and long-term career goals
• Counsel students and alumni on career planning and academic major choice

Job Search Preparation

• Educate and coach undergraduate and graduate students on job search skills, resume development, cover letter development, career portfolios, and interview preparation
• Career Coaching-Related Classroom presentations
• Career Coaching-Related presentations to student organizations, Greek life, and ISEC, to build rapport with students, including first generation students
• Build collaborative relationships with employers, faculty, staff, and the community to meet the career needs of students and alumni
• Career Fair Organization and Facilitation
• Table set up at events where applicable
• Continued Professional Development through NACE or other organizations for higher education career development personnel
• Consult and communicate with ACDC when applicable
• Classroom instruction as qualifications allow
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree
30+ days ago