Hamline University·Saint Paul, Indiana
Provide one-on-one career coaching and vocational planning to students and alumni, including assistance with resumes and job searches. Coordinate career readiness programming, workshops, and outreach initiatives in collaboration with academic departments and alumni relations.
Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.
Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
JOB SUMMARY The primary purpose of the Career Development Specialist is to provide career coaching to students and recent alumni, co-lead outreach initiatives and co-coordinate programming for these groups.
Career Coaching
Provide 1-1 career coaching and instruction to students and alumni on issues related to career and vocational planning including selecting a major, assistance on resumes, job search, interview preparation and networking.
Prepare students for recruiting activities through workshops, orientation session appointments, and emails.
Administer and interpret career inventories such as MBTI, SII, Strengths to students and alumni.
Guide students and alumni through the graduate and professional school application process, including application materials, entrance examinations (e.g. MCAT, DAT or GRE general and subject), personal statements and interviews.
Assist in training new practicum students by allowing them to shadow appointments, answering questions and consulting on clients.
Hold drop-in hours to assist students with career-related questions.
Utilize Handshake for scheduling appointments, managing case notes, promoting events and workshops etc.
Maintain confidential student records and case notes.
Career Readiness
Collaborate with academic departments on integrating Career Readiness Competencies across the curriculum, including connecting the competencies to the Hamline plan and all Hamline majors.
Assist with developing and sharing resources with faculty and staff for utilizing the competencies when advising students.
Assist with training faculty and staff regarding career readiness at Hamline.
Events/Programs
Collaborate with other CDC staff on developing online modules (videos, worksheets etc.) through Canvas.
Update and create major information binders, handouts and website materials.
Assist in the implementation of Major Exploration Night
Plan, coordinate, and instruct Resume, LinkedIn, and additional workshops for students.
Collaborate with Alumni Relations in planning the Etiquette Dinner (consists of working with etiquette experts to plan schedule and topics, preparing Student Alumni Board members to host, updating student attendee preparation materials, and assisting in set-up and troubleshooting during the event).
Assist with other CDC events (employer events/panels, class presentations etc.) – identify panelists, coordinate logistics etc.
Represent the CDC at events and programs; participate on panels, presentations, orientations etc.
Attend and assist students at the Education Job Fair, Government and Nonprofit Career Fair, and MPCCC Job and Internship Fair, and assist with student preparation for each.
Assist in developing and implementing a Graduate School Panel.
Assist with approving events and programs in Handshake.
Outreach/Campus Involvement
Initiate tabling and presentations based on outreach needs of the CDC.
Present on CDC services or career development topics to classes or student groups
Build partnerships with faculty through presentations and resource-sharing
Work with CDC Staff to develop and implement marketing plans and materials including the use of social media to promote CDC events, programs, and services.
Market events through direct outreach to students and faculty, as well as collaborating departments/offices.
Participate on committees within Student Affairs and campus wide as time permits.
Through campus programming (fairs, panels, interviews, tabling, events), connect employers/alumni with students to promote job, internship, networking and mentoring opportunities.
Professional and Staff Development
Assume leadership roles within MCUCSA/MPCCC as appropriate.
Participate in Student Affairs professional development and diversity programming.
Additional Responsibilities
Be familiar and comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and exercise best practices regarding the maintenance of confidential student information.
All other duties as requested.
This position reports to the: Director of Student Success & Career Integration
This position does not supervise other employees.
This position does not supervise student workers.
Budget management responsibilities
Budget
Range: This position is not responsible for the management of a budget.
Required knowledge, skills, abilities and key competencies
Committed to serving a student population with diverse cultural backgrounds, academic interests and goals.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Strong program development and presentation skills.
Excellent outreach and relationship building skills.
Effective administrative and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Strategic, critical thinker with strong organization skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and administrators.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Professional demeanor with positive and enthusiastic work-style.
Competent computer skills.
Commitment to the mission and values of liberal education.
Minimum education/Experience
Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, student personnel, higher education, human resources or related field.
Minimum of one year of professional career counseling/coaching or related experience, ideally in a college or university setting.
Preferred education/Experience
Two plus years of professional career counseling/coaching or related experience, ideally in a college or university setting.
Knowledge of Career Readiness concepts.
Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; gender expression; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local commission; disability; age; or protected veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.
All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application.
It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess.
Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered.
A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.
Requires a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, higher education, or a related field. A minimum of one year of professional career counseling experience is required, with two or more years preferred.
Market context
In Indiana, Career Development Specialist roles are typically tied to student support, workforce readiness, and retention needs, so demand often follows enrollment and campus advising priorities. These positions can be competitive because employers usually look for a master’s degree plus direct career counseling experience, and candidates with two or more years often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to show counseling experience, advising outcomes, and familiarity with career planning tools.