Career Services Specialist 2 Job at UC San Diego (La Jolla)

Career Services Specialist 2

UC San Diego

Location:
United States , La Jolla

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

64000.00 - 74000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Career Services Specialist 2 supports the Employer Relations and Career Development team by implementing established outreach activities and career programs for graduate students and alumni. Under the guidance of the Director, this role executes day-to-day employer engagement tasks, assists with the coordination of industry outreach efforts, and delivers career programming that connects students with experiential opportunities. The Specialist applies professional career development theories to advise students and ensures that all activities align with departmental policies and defined guidelines.

Job Responsibility:

Supports the Employer Relations and Career Development team by implementing established outreach activities and career programs for graduate students and alumni
Executes day-to-day employer engagement tasks
Assists with the coordination of industry outreach efforts
Delivers career programming that connects students with experiential opportunities
Applies professional career development theories to advise students
Ensures that all activities align with departmental policies and defined guidelines
Utilizes a theoretical understanding of career development to advise students and alumni within a limited area of career services, such as individual counseling, career planning, or improving job search competencies
Receives guidance from higher-level Career Services Specialists

Requirements:

Experience developing rapport with clients tracking client progress from initial intake through job acceptance
Experience in a goal oriented career counseling environment
experience monitoring client progress, reaching out to clients to promote job search progress and to express support and encouragement
Bachelor's degree required preferably in student affairs, coaching, career advising, student affairs with minimum 4 years functional career advising experience or industry experience, or a combination of experience and education
Ability to work with people from diverse cultures
Ability to adapt advising strategies and communication styles to meet the specific career development needs of diverse populations (including international students and multicultural groups)
Ability to perform rapid career-needs assessments and deliver targeted resources across multiple platforms (in-person, virtual, and group settings)
Ability to facilitate engaging career development presentations for diverse audiences in various formats (in-person, virtual, and recorded)
Ability to produce clear, concise professional correspondence and provide editorial oversight for career-related documents (resumes, cover letters, and business communications)
Ability to design, implement, and facilitate career development programs and workshops (e.g., resumes, interviewing, job search) for diverse audiences
Ability to establish and maintain productive professional relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, and corporate representatives
Ability to apply group dynamics theory to facilitate structured discussions, training sessions, and workshops
Basic knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling processes, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques
Ability to perform market research and synthesize data into clear executive summaries and reports
Demonstrated resourcefulness in identifying career development gaps and conceptualizing original, practical solutions
Ability to use computer systems and applications, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills
Ability to utilize databases, electronic bulletin boards, e-mail, social media, and Microsoft Office
Ability to apply knowledge of employment laws, EEO regulations, and industry-specific hiring practices (private, nonprofit, and public sectors)
Ability to prioritize a workload by balancing immediate student advising needs with long-term program planning and employer engagement goals
Ability to guide students through the career lifecycle by synthesizing professional interests and market trends into actionable career plans
Ability to cultivate and maintain partnerships with corporate recruiters and diverse employers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 05, 2026

Expiration:
April 09, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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