Career Development Specialist

3 days ago

Baltimore, Maryland, United States Howard Community College Full time
Job Title: Career Specialist

Howard Community College is seeking a part-time Career Specialist to join our Career Services team. As a Career Specialist, you will play a vital role in delivering career development and job search assistance to students and community members.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • 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:

This is a part-time position working 20-24 hours per week. The work schedule is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 8:30-5:00 pm. The position is located on campus in Columbia, MD.

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