Career Specialist, Career Education & Development
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
The Career Specialist, Career Education and Development, provides a range of services and programs to meet the career education and development needs of students and alumni. Delivers individualized, student centered career advising through assessment tools, and feedback on résumés, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation, offer negotiation, and labor market expectations; concurrently designs, develops, and delivers structured career education curricula grounded in career development theory, incorporating job search strategies, professional communication while creating scalable resources such as toolkits, online modules, learning guides, and web content that reflect current workforce trends and emerging technologies. The Career Specialist implements and facilitates workshops, webinars, and experiential learning opportunities that enhance résumé writing, networking, digital branding, and professional etiquette, assesses program effectiveness through participant feedback, learning outcomes, and utilization data; cultivates and expands strategic partnerships with employers, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals across career pathways, and tracks engagement outcomes to drive continuous improvement; maintains advising records, monitors student progress, ensures compliance with university policies, and pursues ongoing professional development through conferences, trainings, communities of practice, and scholarly activities to remain current on emerging trends in career education, workforce development, and best practices in student services. ~ Cover letter required for a complete application.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Strong knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling process, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques. Knowledge of career development theory, student development, career readiness competencies, and best practices in career coaching and advising for diverse student populations. Thorough knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practice; workshop and program design. Ability to design and modify computer applications to meet program needs, problem identification, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills. Ability to work with people from diverse cultures. Skill in providing individualized career advising, coaching, and guidance that supports career exploration, career decision-making, experiential learning, and professional success. Skill in designing and facilitating engaging workshops, presentations, and career education programs for students, faculty, staff, and campus partners. Skill in building collaborative relationships with students, faculty, employers, alumni, and campus partners to expand career development and experiential learning opportunities. Skill in analyzing data, labor market information, and program assessment results to evaluate effectiveness, identify trends, and support continuous improvement. Ability to develop, evaluate, and maintain accessible career education resources, digital content, and career technologies that enhance student engagement and service delivery. Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead projects, exercise sound judgment, solve complex problems, and adapt effectively to changing organizational priorities. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences through strong interpersonal, written, presentation, and consultation skills while fostering an inclusive, equitable, and student-centered environment. Ability to effectively utilize emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools and digital platforms, to enhance career advising, student engagement, and operational effectiveness. Ability to provide culturally responsive, equity-minded services that promote access, belonging, and career success for students from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. Skill in consulting with faculty, campus partners, and employers to identify needs, develop collaborative solutions, and advance career readiness initiatives. Knowledge of labor market trends, workforce development, employer recruiting practices, and industry expectations to inform career advising and educational programming. PREFERRED Knowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends.