Student Engagement & Career Success Specialist

Job Description

As a member of the Stevens Career Center you will report to the Assistant Director, Career & Talent Development and will regularly engage with students to support Stevens Career Center objectives.


* Learn and understand current trends in early-career talent acquisition and execute activities to help undergraduate and graduate students obtain internships, co-op jobs, and full-time post-graduation jobs.


* Provide individualized and small group career coaching to students.

Evaluate career goals, interests, and values, and identify services to enhance students' career objectives.

Competently respond to a variety of questions during appointments.


* Successfully complete the Stevens Career Center’s Career Coach training program within 90 days of the date of hire.

Career Coach training is provided for all new hires.


* Assist with the development and implementation of career coaching initiatives. 


* Lead and manage various programs and projects as assigned.

Work closely with the Career Center team and various campus partners to determine the scope, deliverables, resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new programs and projects.

Oversee the successful execution of assigned programs and projects including ensuring high student attendance.


* Design and deliver our career education curriculum to large groups of students or record videos to ensure we meet the diverse learning needs of all students.

Competently respond to a variety of questions during workshops. 


* Conduct outreach to first- and second-year undergraduate students, first-year graduate students, and students participating in special programs such as S.T.E.P., Pinnacle Scholars, Clark Scholars, and student clubs.

Design creative programs and initiatives to increase awareness and engagement with the career center.

Partner with the Career Center’s operations team to track student career success.


* Maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Secure and protect all career center data, passwords, and documents.

Manage budgets responsibly.


* Play a key role in helping to execute the cooperative education program.


* Gain an understanding of Stevens degree programs and relevant employment sectors that are best suited for Stevens students.

Collaborate with colleagues throughout the Stevens community to understand the student experience and organizations.


* As needed, participate in prospective student and family admissions events, new student orientation, and other student affairs events.


* Successfully complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree required.

Master's degree preferred.


* Five or more years of relevant experience, preferably in career coaching, recruiting, or an experienced professional with industry experience seeking a career change and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.


* Develop and conduct career seminars and w...