Position Summary
DESCRIPTION:
The Career Specialist - STEM is responsible for career development services and programming for students in the York College Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences, and Technology (KSEST). This role will locate and maintain relevant employer sites, promote co-op and experiential learning opportunities to students, prepare students for the experience, and plan and administer events with employers and students. The successful candidate will serve as the primary Career Development Center contact for KSEST students, faculty, and employers, and will collaborate with the Academic Advising Center to provide advising and major exploration for new students interested in KSEST programs.
OUTCOME:
Success of KSEST students in finding and obtaining high-quality co-op/internship experiences, demonstration of KSEST students’ career readiness through measurable student learning outcomes, and development of strong relationships with employers and industry partners.
Essential Functions
DESCRIPTION:
The Career Specialist - STEM is responsible for career development services and programming for students in the York College Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences, and Technology (KSEST). This role will locate and maintain relevant employer sites, promote co-op and experiential learning opportunities to students, prepare students for the experience, and plan and administer events with employers and students. The successful candidate will serve as the primary Career Development Center contact for KSEST students, faculty, and employers, and will collaborate with the Academic Advising Center to provide advising and major exploration for new students interested in KSEST programs.
OUTCOME:
Success of KSEST students in finding and obtaining high-quality co-op/internship experiences, demonstration of KSEST students’ career readiness through measurable student learning outcomes, and development of strong relationships with employers and industry partners.
Essential Functions
- Assist the Associate Director of Employer Relations to engage in employer outreach and development to secure new co-op and internship partners for KSEST students, as well as maintain relationships with current employers (15%)