Career Specialist

Job overview

The Career Specialist is an onsite, full-time, 12-month role in La Crosse, WI. Compensation is not specified. The position is grant-funded for an anticipated five years, contingent on continued grant funding, at Viterbo University, whose mission is to prepare students for faithful service and ethical leadership. The specialist connects students with regional employers and career-connected learning while providing individualized coaching and preparation. Employer partnerships, programming, and student guidance support internship access and post-graduate success.

What you'll do

• Serve as liaison to regional employers
• develop internship and work-based learning partnerships
• plan, execute, market, evaluate, and document career programming and employer visits
• provide individualized career coaching
• help students prepare resumes, cover letters, interviews, and job searches
• deliver classroom presentations and workshops
• complete grant reporting
• manage Riipen, Handshake, and other career resources
• teach the one-credit, half-semester UNST 310 Career Preparation course
• co-manage the Threads to Thrive Career Closet.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

career specialist

viterbo university

la crosse wi

onsite

full-time

12-month position

grant-funded

career coaching

employer partnerships

internships

career services

student success

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Grant-funded limited-term position with an anticipated five-year duration, contingent on continued funding; employment beyond the grant period is not guaranteed. Bachelor’s degree preferred; associate’s degree candidates will be considered.

About the employer

Viterbo University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.