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Career Specialist
Career and Internship Center
Vacancy Number 300958
Position Type: Regular, full-time non-exempt position with full, competitive benefits package
Opens: 05/08/19 Closes: Open Until Filled
Salary: $38,800 - $40,500
In June 2019, we removed this vacancy announcement from our website and stopped accepting applications for it. Position was open until filled, and applications received by May 23, 2019 received priority consideration.
The Career and Internship Center at the University of Baltimore strives to empower students and alumni to be intentional managers of their careers. Through student-centered programs, quality services and the UB Career Cycle, we provide participants with the knowledge, resources, networks, and opportunities needed to connect their education to employment in the evolving marketplace. We support students and alumni as they advance professionally and transition beyond the University by engaging the employment community in mutually beneficial relationships promoting a sustainable cycle of success. We look forward to receiving your required electronic application with a required cover letter and resume attached and learning about your interest in and qualifications for our vacancy. Please save your cover letter and resume as one PDF or Word document and attach it in the resume location.
Our team is composed of professionals committed to the career development of both traditional and non-traditional students. We value collaboration, creativity and continuous learning. Our ideal candidate for the Career Specialist position is a service-oriented team player with the ability to help enhance our services and programs. The Center supports the University’s commitment to “Knowledge that Works” and the Career and Internship Center is committed to helping UB student become Expert Career Managers and facilitating synergies among students, alumni and employers.
The Career Specialist serves as a full-service member in the Career and Internship Center (CIC) at the University of Baltimore. This professional position provides career coaching and advising (onsite, virtually and by phone) to students and alumni following UB’s Career Cycle methodology designed to meet students where they are and assist in getting them to where they want to go.
Campus Outreach:
Serves as industry specialist to academic departments within the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences representing four distinct Career Communities:
1. Applied and Behavioral Sciences
2. Legal, Ethical, and Historical Studies
3. Science, Information Arts & Technologies
4. Communications Design
Career Coaching:
Serves as a career coach for students and alumni in the Yale Gordon School College of Arts & Sciences onsite and online utilizing the CIC coaching methodology. Administers and interprets career assessments for individuals and small groups including the MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory. Advises students on their progression through the UB Career Cycle and serves as a content expert for career management, career advancement, research, and employment trends. Guides students in the development of resumes, professional letters, and other related documents. Provides leadership and/or support for CIC programs and events. Utilizes online resources and tools to help students progress through the career cycle.
Workshop and Small Group Facilitation:
Performs classroom presentations on campus to students in the College of Public Affairs, Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences and Merrick School of Business. Designs and facilitates professional development and career planning workshops offered by the CIC virtually and in-person. Designs and implements small group seminars regarding career planning, job searching and professional development.
Programming Support:
Helps support CIC events including career fairs, networking events and programs targeted toward special populations. Represents the CIC and the Division of Student Success and Support Services at enrollment events and division wide events such as orientation.
This position is responsible for assisting in supervising select evening and weekend programs, including facility operations, informal activities, and assigned programs.
Required Education and Experience:
Education: Baccalaureate degree in Psychology/Counseling, Communications, English, Journalism, Business or a related field.
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible administrative experience with one in career services or advising in higher education or a related industry.
The University of Baltimore ("UB" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
We appreciate your interest in our recruitment. Please review the information below before you visit http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html to apply.
We need to receive your electronic application in our system by the vacancy closing date in order to consider you for the vacancy. Information follows about submitting the electronic application and attaching your cover letter and resume.
Applicant Instructions: Using Candidate Gateway to View and Apply for UB Vacancies
The Candidate Gateway system serves as your connection to the University of Baltimore’s job application process. It is a free, safe and secure way for you to apply for the job you want, and it allows the Office of Human Resources to maintain accurate records. Your use of the system does not require you to surrender any of your rights to privacy or confidentiality during the application process. Only qualified members of UB’s Human Resources team and members of the relevant search committee can access your application information. The search committee will not have access to any information you provide to HR for affirmative action reporting purposes.
Please read and print the information below before you apply, and refer to it as you enter your application.
NAVIGATION
A - COVER LETTER AND RESUME ATTACHMENT AND UPLOAD
Before you apply:
• Save a single PDF or Word file with your cover letter, resume, and any additional information you would like to have considered.
When you apply:
•In Candidate Gateway: Click “Browse” to access the Word or PDF document you saved with all of your documents.
•Then, click “Upload” to attach it.
•Click “Continue” to continue the application process.
B - ENTER DATA ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Each page shows this display:
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above and below the required data for the four categories shown above.
Click “Save” to save the data you entered on that page. The message “You have successfully submitted your job application.” confirms only that you entered that page of information into the system. You must click “Next” to continue and complete the entire application process.
1. Current and Prior Employment/Work Experience:
•Enter employment information relevant to your position of interest.
•You can use the first day of the month wherever dates are required.
•After you enter your work experience, click “Save,” then click “Next.”
2. Education/Education History and References:
•Use the dropdown to enter your highest education level. Entering this information is required.
•Then, only college and university information is required. Click the plus sign to the left of the “Postsecondary Education” link to enter that information.
•For country, enter USA or click the hourglass to select another country.
•You can use the first day of the month wherever dates are required.
•Click the plus sign to the left of "References" to enter two professional references.
•After you enter your education information and references, click “Save,” then click “Next.”
3. How did you find out about us/how did you find out about the job?
•After you enter this information, click “Save,” then click “Next.”
4. Online Questionnaire/Application Questionnaire: Answer the questions requiring a yes or no response. After you answer them, click “Submit.” This leads you to the Submit Online Application page.
C – SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION
To apply for your selected job: When you reach the “Submit Online Application” page shown below, you must click “I agree to these terms” and then click the “Submit” button at the end of the screen. After you click “Submit,” then you will see this information at the top of your screen:
My Applications
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Baltimore. HR will process your application documents for the search committee’s consideration.
Note: This screen will also show additional information about the selection process and Office of Human Resources contact information.
Questions/Help
If you have trouble viewing our job postings or applying for the vacancy, contact pmason@ubalt.edu for assistance.
TO APPLY:
External applicants: Review the vacancy announcement at http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html and click the external applicant link to apply.
Internal applicants (students taking classes at UB and current employees) with login and password for MyUB: use the internal applicant link, log into My UB, then click the “View or Apply for Job Positions” link on the left.
UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
- Never use the Internet Explorer “Back” and “Forward” arrows to navigate. You will lose the information you have submitted.
- To navigate between pages, use the “Next,” “Previous,” and “Return to Previous Page” buttons.
- Use the “Save” button to save your information so you can return to it later and complete your application. Using “Save” does not complete the process to apply for a job opening.
UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution. The University of Baltimore ("UB" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices.