Career Specialist

Viterbo is seeking a Career Specialist to serve as the primary liaison between the university and regional employers cultivating and expanding work-based learning partnerships internship sites and career-connected learning opportunities. The Career Specialist will coordinate career fairs and employer engagement activities provide individualized career coaching and assist students in preparing for internships employment and post-graduate success. Full-time 12-month. This is a grant-funded limited-term position with an anticipated duration of five (5) years contingent upon continued grant funding. Employment beyond the grant period is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the university and regional employers cultivating relationships that support student career development and post-graduate success.
• Develop and expand partnerships with employers to increase internship sites work-based learning experiences and other career-connected learning opportunities.
• Serve as point person for the planning execution marketing evaluation and documentation of career programming (e.g. career fairs special events and ongoing programs) and employer visits.
• Provide individualized career coaching to help students explore career options identify goals and develop plans for internships employment and post-graduate success.
• Assist students with internship and employment preparation including resumes cover letters interviewing job-search strategies and professional readiness.
• Deliver classroom presentations workshops and employer-focused programming that connect students with career resources and experiential learning opportunities.
• Complete grant reporting activities as needed.
• Manage Riipen platform Handshake and other career resources.
• Teach the 1-credit half-semester UNST 310 Career Preparation course.
• Co-manage the Threads to Thrive Career Closet in collaboration with the College of Business and Marketing Club.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred; will consider candidates with associates degree.
• Two years relevant experience working employer relations advising student success or a closely related field.

Skills:

• Must demonstrate excellent event planning/execution relationship building presentation interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Strong organizational project management marketing and technology skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team multi-task and demonstrate good follow-through.
• Commitment to the mission of the career services office and the values of a Catholic Franciscan institution.

To Apply: Please complete the online employment application form and upload a letter of interest highlighting your experiences to support your candidacy. CV/resume and three professional references.

Alignment: Viterbo University seeks employees who will embrace the University mission and incorporate our values into their day-to-day work.

Mission: The Viterbo University community prepares students for faithful service and ethical leadership.

Values: In keeping with the tradition of our Franciscan founders we hold the following core values:

• Contemplation reflecting upon the presence of God in our lives and work
• Hospitality welcoming everyone we encounter as an honored guest
• Integrity striving for honesty in everything we say and do
• Service working for the common good in the spirit of humility and joy
• Stewardship practicing responsible use of all resources in our trust

About the University: Viterbo University is a private not-for-profit Catholic Franciscan institutions founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in 1871. Viterbo offers a student-centered liberal arts education with a wide range of undergraduate graduate and professional programs. Located in La Crosse Wisconsin the university is nestled along the scenic Mississippi River and surrounded by the stunning bluffs. The local area combines natural beauty with a vibrant welcoming community offering opportunities for outdoor recreation arts and culture. Together Viterbo and La Crosse provide an exceptional place to live work and make a difference.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship at this time.

The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex or engage in sex discrimination in any education program or activity that the university operates. Title IXs mandate not to discriminate on the basis of sex extends to students employees applicants for employment and other persons in all aspects of the universitys programs activities and operations. Inquiries regarding how Title IX applies to the university may be referred to the university Title IX coordinator to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights or to both.

Contact information for the Title IX coordinator is available at Title IX: Sex and Gender Discrimination or Harassment Viterbo University

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