Career Services Specialist

The Career Services Specialist assists students with all aspects of employment search and career planning. The Career Services Specialist plans, develops, and conducts presentations and workshops to enhance students' career and educational advancement. The Career Services Specialist serves as a liaison between job seeking students, graduates, and employers to secure employment. This position supports administration, the Student Services team, and instructional staff.

Responsibilities:

Manage and assist employers and students with CVTC's Handshake employment database.
• Assist students in accessing career exploration tools and other technologies to assist with mock interviews and resume/cover letter development.
• Assist students with employment searches, resume building, interviewing, and other career preparation activities.
• In conjunction with faculty and employers, assist students in identifying and securing internships aligned with programmatic and career goals.
• Participate in regional or state-wide career services consortiums, such as WI-ACE, or partnerships to share best practices and expand employer networks.
• Provide classroom presentations to program students to highlight career services.
• In conjunction with the Director of Career Development & First Year Experience, serve as a liaison for college wide career development training to ensure best practices across all divisions.
• In alignment with NACE Career Competencies, develop and deliver workshops aimed at developing a student's career confidence through the student life-cycle.
• Assist students in making appropriate academic and career choices through career advisement, career planning, and career exploration.
• Collaborate with faculty to embed career readiness into academic program courses as appropriate.
• Maintain CVTC's Career Development webpage to ensure that resource materials are current and applicable.
• Manage all aspects of career fairs, including assisting with career services promotions to employers and students, coordination of staff volunteers, and college-wide communication.
• Assist with career development related grant initiatives as relevant to program goals.
• Support cross-functional initiatives related to student success and career development, as directed by the Director of Career Development & First Year Experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, School Counseling, Higher Education, or related field with a minimum of four years of related experience required; master's degree in a related field as above, with a minimum of two years of related experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related experience in a student/client services area; including experience administering career planning and career placement.
• Post-secondary experience preferred.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

2025 annual benefits include:

• 3 - 4 weeks of paid vacation time based on years of service
  
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid winter break - varies each year based on academic calendar and, at a minimum, includes days between Christmas and New Year's holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers)
• Paid summer break - the week of July 4th
• 4 paid personal days
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness, injury, or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee, dependent children, spouse, or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1,080 hours)
• Paid bereavement time
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 annually (eligibility requirements apply)
• Health insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3,400 annually for a family plan or $1,700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
• Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTC's health insurance
• $2,500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source
• Dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Vision insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), CVTC matches 6.95%, vested at 5 years of credible service
• 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Section 125 flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e., there is no waiting period).

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college's non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6334, WI Relay: 711