Duties: Provide career guidance to students and alumni, helping them with career planning and decision making; serve as a resource to help with internships, resume development, job search and overall career readiness; build and maintain relationships with employers to create job opportunities and career development for students and alumni; develop, organize, and execute events, workshops and presentations focused on career readiness and professional development; deliver presentations to student groups and classes, promoting Career Services and its resources; maintain and manage a comprehensive database of job opportunities for available students and alumni; always exhibit professionalism and serve as a role model and guide for students career readiness; exhibit professional behavior and other duties assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required with preference for a business related field; demonstrate a high level of professionalism in all aspect of the role; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong networking skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships; knowledge of career readiness competencies as outlined by NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers); proven ability to plan and organize events and workshops effectively. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to the value of all members of the SAU community, to excellence in interpersonal behaviors, and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.
Applicants may apply online at https://web.saumag.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/staff-employment-application/ or an application can be picked up in the Office of Human Resources, Overstreet Hall, Room 115, and mailed to the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Non-listed references may be contacted. AA/EOE.
