Southeast Missouri State University

 

PROFESSIONAL POSITION

 

ST. LOUIS CAREER SPECIALIST

Career Linkage, Office of Student Transitions

Full Time

 

The St. Louis Career Specialist will assist the Director in all functions relevant to develop effective Career Linkages services in the St. Louis area. The Specialist is responsible for developing and strengthening corporate, agency and community relations that lead to internship and job placement opportunities for Southeast students and graduates.  The Career Specialist will work collaboratively with representatives from the Division of Workforce Development and a wide variety of University offices. The Career Specialist will serve as the lead Career Linkages contact person on St. Louis area career opportunities for Southeast students.

 

Primary Responsibilities

·        Promote Southeast graduates and near graduates to potential employers by networking with human resources professionals in the St. Louis area

·        Cultivate and deepen relationships with metro area employers, both in non-profit and for-profit sectors

·        Cooperate closely with campus-based Career Linkages personnel and with Southeast’s St. Louis area partners in the development and delivery of Career Linkages services

·        Act as a primary resource for persons seeking information about internships and other pre-professional practice opportunities

·        Recruit and maintain sites for student internships and practica with St. Louis area employers, in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors

·        Establish and hold regular meetings of a St. Louis area advisory committee of human resource professionals and key Southeast graduates

·        Recruit employers to participate in St. Louis area and on-campus events, including meetings and other related activities

·        Collaborate with Missouri Department of Workforce Development personnel to foster employer use of the Missouri’s www.MissouriCareerSource.com website

·        Organize and/or participate in career/internship/practica fairs and job interview sessions for employers

·        Communicate regularly with academic units on campus about Career Linkages activities

·        Issue regular reports about activities and projects carried out for St. Louis area patrons

 

Required Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, human resource management, psychology or related field

·        Familiarity with employer hiring processes

·        Significant experience in developing and strengthening corporate/community/agency relationships

·        Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direct supervision

·        Excellent organizational and administrative skills

·        Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with multiple constituencies and differing perspectives to produce collegial solutions

·        Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

·        Demonstrated commitment to working with multicultural populations and an awareness of issues affecting women and minorities

 

Compensation:  Commensurate with education and experience. In addition, the University provides an excellent benefits package including retirement, medical and life insurance, vacation, sick leave, holidays, individual and dependent tuition benefits.

 

Application Deadline:  The position is available January 4, 2010, and will remain open until filled.  To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 23, 2009.  To apply, send a letter of interest addressing all position requirements, a current resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references via e-mail to jobs@semo.edu or mail to Dana Seabaugh, Employment Specialist, Human Resources, Southeast Missouri State University, One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

 

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