Career and Professional Development Specialist-Business Professions

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Career and Professional Development Specialist-Business Professions
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Industry Partnerships and ultimately to the Associate Provost for Career and Professional Development, the CPD Specialist (business title: Assistant Director for Business Professions) will provide career coaching to students primarily interested in business careers. Will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining high quality business programs in Career and Professional Development (CPD). Provide one-on-one career coaching to students interested in business careers. Implement workshops, information sessions, employer site visits, and industry panels to introduce students to a wide range of careers within business. Cultivate and maintain employer relationships within the business professions. Connect with employers and alumni to cultivate experiential opportunities. Promote opportunities to students, faculty, and campus partners. In partnership with the College of Business Administration (CBA), coordinate a large-scale signature-networking event for undergraduate students considering careers in business. Collaborate with alumni facilitator to identify steering committee members and. Cultivate student interest and provide post-event programming designed to allow students to capitalize on what they learned. Teach courses related to internship and job preparedness for students focused on business professions, as well as an introductory career course for all finance majors within CBA. Manage 2-4 student Peer Advisors with an interest in supporting business programs and opportunities. Train, mentor and guide Peer Advisors in developing content for workshops, webpages, and event management. Collaborate to host career panels and plan graduate school visits/prep sessions. Build and maintain relationships with industry partners. Guide students through the application process and help prepare them for interviews. Maintain membership in relevant organizations within the business fields and participate in regional associations, national conferences, and professional development. Work closely with campus partners, including Disability Support Services, Student Employment Services and The Office for Student Success; specifically the veteran and transfer populations, delivering relevant programs, opportunities and support to these groups. Serve as an active contributor for the Division of Enrollment Management, Career, and Professional Development, participating in campus-wide events and committees as requested. Contribute fully to the career services profession; representing the university through involvement in national and regional professional associations, and in strategic partnerships with LMU employers, alumni, parents, and other external stakeholders.

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