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Pennsylvania State University Part Time - Career Development - Specialist in DuBois, Pennsylvania
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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 Specialist will assist with the delivery of career development and career preparation services for the campus' students and graduates. The incumbent will develop programs to support career and professional success of 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 implement experiential programs to support student leadership development and career skills to promote their own professional success. The specialist will also be working to support student success to graduation initiatives through event programming and other activities.
Job Duties The Career Specialists main priorities will be to:
D evelop, promote and implement programming to support career exploration, planning, internship and employment assistance.
B uild and maintain relationships with students in the classroom , in groups and individually as it relates to career development.
D evelop and maintain career services website.
C ollaborate with other c ampus c areer c oordinators to utilize shared resources and programmin g opportunities.
Partner with t he s tudent e ngagement office for program collaboration related to student leadership development and career offerings .
Requirements and Qualifications
The Career Specialist requires 1+ years related experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 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 to submit a cover letter and resume. In addition, c andidates 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 commuter campus comprised of approximately 4 00 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 to submit a cover 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 (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.
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