Career & Talent Development Specialist (Creative Design)
Job Description
Summary
Preparing students to successfully navigate an ever-changing global job market for
employers seeking top early-career talent requires a comprehensive and contemporary
approach. The Stevens Career Center is one of the leading career centers at creating and
executing comprehensive approaches to career development. We enjoy connecting
students to the right opportunities. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on
Stevens students every day, join our team!
Job Description
As a member of the Stevens Career Center you will report to the Assistant Director, Career
& Talent Development and will regularly engage with students to support Stevens Career
Center objectives.
• Learn and understand current trends in early-career talent acquisition and execute
activities to help undergraduate and graduate students obtain internships, co-op jobs,
and full-time post-graduation jobs.
• Provide individualized and small group career coaching to students. Evaluate career
goals, interests, and values, and identify services to enhance students' career
objectives. Competently respond to a variety of questions during appointments.
• Successfully complete the Stevens Career Center's Career Coach training program
within 90 days of the date of hire. Career Coach training is provided for all new hires.
• Assist with the development and implementation of career coaching initiatives.
• Lead and manage various programs and projects as assigned. Work closely with the
Career Center team and various campus partners to determine the scope, deliverables, resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new programs and projects.
• Oversee the successful execution of assigned programs and projects including ensuring high student attendance.
• Design and deliver our career education curriculum to large groups of students or
record videos to ensure we meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
· Competently respond to a variety of questions during workshops.
• Conduct outreach to first- and second-year undergraduate students, first-year graduate students, and students participating in special programs such as S.T.E.P., Pinnacle Scholars, Clark Scholars, and student clubs. Design creative programs and initiatives to increase awareness and engagement with the career center.
• Partner with the Career Center's operations team to track student career success.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information. Secure and protect all career center
· data, passwords, and documents. Manage budgets responsibly.
• Play a key role in helping to execute the cooperative education program,. as needed
• Gain an understanding of Stevens degree programs and relevant employment sectors
that are best suited for Stevens students.
• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the Stevens community to understand the student experience and organizations.
• As needed, participate in prospective student and family admissions events, new
student orientation, and other student affairs events.
• Successfully complete other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• Five or more years of relevant experience, preferably in career coaching, recruiting, or
an experienced professional with industry experience seeking a career change and an
opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
• Develop and conduct career seminars and workshops along with demonstrated
coaching skills is required.
• Excellent presentation, time management, and organizational skills are essential.
• Proven record of success demonstrated through goal achievement, continuous learning, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of technology degree programs or career paths in engineering or technology
desired, but not required.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard
office equipment and keyboards. Must be able to lift and carry parcels, packages, and
other items (25 lbs.), walk short distances to various buildings across campus, and drive a vehicle if needed.
Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrate an ability to take initiative and solve problems. Must be able to assess a
situation, present solutions, and independently address the problem.
• Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with students, teammates, campus partners,
and employers.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Willingness to understand Stevens' undergraduate and graduate curricula.
• Possess an understanding of MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint computer
applications.
• Experience or comfortable learning and working with advanced computer applications
such as SmartSheet, Handshake, Zoom, MS Teams.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a demanding
• environment.
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends to attend university or career
center events.
Department
Career Development and Cooperative EducationGeneral Submission Guidelines:
Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu.
EEO Statement:
Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.
Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.
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