Career Specialist

The Career Specialist supports students in developing career readiness by coordinating career-focused programs, events, and engagement opportunities. The role provides individualized andgroup guidance on career exploration, job search strategies,assessments, and labor market information. This position collaborates with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners to facilitate career pathways, learning opportunities, and successful transitions into internships and employment.

As Alabama's only upper-division university, Athens State serves amission-centered population of transfer students and adult learners, positioning it uniquely for strategic enrollment growth through innovation, strong partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to access.

With a deep dedication to career-focusededucation, Athens State is advancing bold initiatives designed toalign academic programs with workforce demand. The launch of Career Advantage underscores this commitment—providing adult learners with flexible, high-quality pathways that are closely aligned with employer needs and regional workforce priorities. Throughintentional employer engagement, streamlined transfer processes,and student-centered support models, the university is poised toexpand its reach and strengthen its role as a catalyst for economicmobility and community impact.

• Coordinate career-focused events and activities, such ascareer/industry panels and networking opportunities, through partnerships with student clubs/organizations, community partners,faculty, and college administrators
• Monitor and assess student progress toward developing criticalcareer readiness skills, post-graduation preparation needs, and provide engagement opportunities that support growth in NACE Career Competencies
• Maintain accurate tracking and notes for students who engage incareer development opportunities
• Provide coaching to students and engage them in career-relatedconversations and explorations
• Assist in the collection, tabulation, and analysis of outcomes data for students, as well as research on employment and market trends
• Stay current with industry trends and labor market information to provide up-to-date advice to students
• Facilitate workshops, classroom presentations, andcareer-related learning sessions focused on career pathways and workplace readiness
• Support the coordination and execution of career fairs,employer recruitment visits, and on-campus engagement events
• Offer guidance on job search strategies and techniques
• Collaborate with community partners for internship and jobplacement opportunities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree required
• Three years' relevant professional experience, with one yeardirectly related to providing career guidance

• Familiarity with guiding principles and practices promoted byprominent career development associations (i.e., National Association of Colleges and Employers, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage projects and meet deadlines
• Proven interpersonal communication (oral and written), and customer service skills
• Ability to achieve a high degree of accuracy with great attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills;and proficiency in proofreading, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability and willingness to adapt to technological and business process changes

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, such asstanding and/or sitting, for up to 65% of the time
• Occasionally tasked with duties that require low postures suchas…