Career Development & Immersion Specialist

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Job # 037380 Department Code 21901-5040 Department Information Studies-Dean Job Title Career Development & Immersion Specialist Location Syracuse Pay Range Commensurate with experience Staff Level S4 FLSA Status Exempt Hours
8:30am -5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool) is currently in search of a Career Development & Immersion Specialist. The iSchool seeks a professional candidate who can deliver both career counseling and career-related coordination strategies for undergraduate/graduate students including workshops and classroom presentations. In addition, they will assist with maintaining the iSchool’s portion of career-related virtual platforms such as Handshake, Vmock, and Big Interview. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred Job Specific Qualifications

• Communication (both written and oral)
• Presentational speaking skills
• Data collection, compilation, analytics
• MS Excel; Handshake
• Knowledge of core career services competencies: resume writing, interviewing skills, networking, LinkedIn, etc.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral)
• Presentational speaking skills
• Data collection, compilation, analytics
• MS Excel; Handshake
• Knowledge of core career development competencies: resume writing, interviewing skills, networking, LinkedIn, etc.

Responsibilities
(40%) Career Development & Counseling:

• Provide Career counseling to individuals or small groups, as well as provide drop-in counseling
• Counsel School of Information Studies students through the utilization of career assessments and career development theories, and other appropriate methods to guide them for internship/job placement
• Create and deliver presentations and workshops specifically designed to help School of Information Studies students earn internships/jobs
• Facilitate students’ transition out of the university through job search strategies including resume assistance, interviewing techniques, etc.
• Assist in conducting workshops and presentations related to above areas and all career-related events. May include evenings and weekends during peak times (September/October & January/February).

(40%) Immersion Experience Component:

• Organize and coordinate immersion trips (TechTreks, CareerTreks, and other ‘on the road’ career experiences for students).
• Collaborate with SU Abroad, Risk Management, and other campus partners to ensure travel logistics are successfully executed.
• Communicate with employers and industry partners to set-up physical and/or virtual site visits.
• Partner with the iSchool’s communications team to market and advertise immersion trips and other events, including student recruitment.
• Consult with Director of Career Services and Experiential Learning on experiential learning and immersion programs from initial planning phases to execution.
• Work closely with the Director and other internal/external partners on enhancing current immersion/experiential programming and creating new programs.

(20%) Career Services Coordination:

• Manage Handshake Jobs/internships to enhance the virtual career management system for our students; attend webinars with Handshake and manage backend of software to ensure best practice and functionality of subscription; work with Job/internship management, job/internship postings, and use of Handshake for iSchool Jobs as recruitment for Career Fair
• Solve career services issues and support a partnership with employer relations and alumni affairs with outreach, workshops, tabling, and other recruitment events
• Assist in the implementation of multiple career fairs and employer networking sessions
• Coordinate with other career services partners on campus to ensure best practices for Vmock and Big Interview platforms.

Physical Requirements
* Tools/Equipment
* Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter. About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

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