Career Specialist III

Overview

The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University is accepting applications for a full-time Career Specialist. Applications are being taken immediately and the position is available June 2026. The Career Specialist is responsible for working directly with students and faculty to provide individual and group career development services for Huntsman School students. This position will report to the Associate Director of the FJ Management Center for Student Success.

The individual will assist in the creation, implementation, execution, and evaluation of a comprehensive career development program, and must demonstrate world‑class customer service. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

The Career Specialist is responsible for a wide range of career development activities, including but not limited to, the following:

• Counseling and advising individual students on career exploration, to include internship and job search.
• Reviewing and advising students on job search materials including resumes, cover letters, CVs, and social media.
• Creating and presenting informational and hands‑on workshops and programs to student groups, classes, and events on career related topics.
• Collaborating with faculty and staff to identify top students for career opportunities, and organizing and monitoring the alignment of opportunities with student interests.
• Collaborating with the Huntsman School employer relations team to maintain up to date knowledge of employers and employer/industry trends.
• Working closely with department clubs and centers, supporting students’ career development and networking opportunities
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of career, labor market, and job search trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of progressively responsible experience in career development required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Interest in and experience working with students in a higher education setting; experience working with Business‑related majors preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills (interpersonal, written, and verbal) and ability to create and facilitate career related presentations to college students.
• Ability to function with a high degree of independence yet interact collaboratively with colleagues in centralized framework.
• Understanding of university environment and academic mission required.

Commensurate with experience with excellent benefits

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex‑segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non‑discrimination policies:

Matthew Pinner

Executive Director

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

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1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

Cody Carmichael

Title IX Coordinator

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For further information regarding non‑discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

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U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

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* updated 10/2025