Part Time - Career Services - Assistant Coordinator

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• Include but are not limited to: Provide individual services to students including career exploration/counseling meetings, review and develop job search materials, discuss job search strategies and resources, and hold mock interviews. Create and manage an online sign-up scheduling process for the delivery of individual services. Host career development related workshops on topics like career exploration, resume and interview preparation, soft skills education, employer networking, professional communication, and office etiquette. Collaborate with Penn State Employer Engagement Specialists to host employer connection opportunities. Manage/maintain a local job board, including seasonal and short-term opportunities. Identify and promote career development-related opportunities across the Penn State system. Champion and promote centrally located career service resources to students (Focus2, InterviewPrep, etc). Collect and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness, outcomes, and employer engagement trends. Collaborate with the campus internship coordinator, university-wide career services professionals, and regional liaisons. Work with academic departments, faculty, and other university offices to integrate career development into the student experience. Support other strategic initiatives of the Student Affairs Office. Participate in committees and task force groups. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements and Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher. Graduate students completing a master’s degree in Student Personnel/Counseling or related area preferred. Should possess thorough understanding of the role and purpose of student engagement as it applies to student development along with strong interpersonal skills, an ability to demonstrate follow-through, initiative, and attention to detail. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.