Career Specialist, Tech, Data and Science

About the role

John Carroll University is looking for a Career Specialist for its Tech, Data and Science career community. The role connects academic study to professional success through personalized student career coaching and active engagement with technology and science employers. It works in partnership with other career communities such as Business, Health, Media and Public Service.

Key responsibilities

• Create and run the Tech, Data and Science career community, integrating tools, industry content and networking resources for students
• Track industry trends and adapt career programming and educational content
• Attend local, regional and national tech industry events and build employer relationships
• Work with Employer Relations and Advancement to connect alumni and corporate partners with students
• Outreach to employers and log interactions in the university's shared CRM system
• Co-design curriculum and events for the Onward Professional Development Program and teach 3 to 6 learning modules per semester
• Manage student career deliverables and evaluate them before graduation
• Teach AI and future-of-work programming and bring industry professionals to campus for workshops and panels
• Provide one-on-one career coaching to students and alumni
• Train and supervise student Peer Advisors

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the Tech, Data and/or Science industry with an interest in career development programs
• Project management, organization and communication skills, including presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships with external constituencies
• Interest in supporting the university's mission

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of CRM, database management or career services platforms
• Experience in career services or academic advising in higher education
• Understanding of industry and labor market trends

What we offer

• Starting salary of $50,000 - $65,000
• Health and dental insurance, paid vacation, personal, sick and mission time, holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance and tuition remission for you, your spouse and children