Career Engagement Specialist; Student Services Professional III

Career Engagement Specialist (Student Services Professional III)

Job no: 554649
Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time

Position Description

Job Title
:
Student Services Professional III

Auto Req Id : 554649

Department
:
Dean’s Office, College of Business and Economics

Division
:
Vice President, Academic Affairs

Salary Range
: (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,540 - $6,128 per month)

Appointment Type
:
Temporary

Time Base
:
Full Time

Work Schedule
:
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM;
Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.

About CSUF

Cal State Fullerton overview:
Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the university serves more than 43,000 students and is a leading campus in the CSU system. The university supports student success through innovative education, robust support programs, and ongoing professional development for staff, faculty, and administrators.

As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to campus resources and experiences, including cultural centers, athletic events, recreation, and wellness programs.

Job Summary

Cal State Fullerton seeks individuals to join the Titan Community who share the University’s mission and core values of inclusive excellence and a discrimination-free environment. We welcome applicants from diverse career disciplines.

About the Position

The College of Business and Economics is committed to leading business education through program quality, balancing theory and practice, and expanding outreach and visibility. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Career Engagement Specialist (Student Services Professional III). The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude, ethical practices, and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the direction of the Director of Business Career Services, this position supports the College of Business and Economics’ student population of over 11,000 students by advancing experiential learning opportunities and career readiness initiatives. The role is responsible for program development, student engagement, cross-collaboration with college departments and centers, and effective use of career and learning management platforms (e.g., Canvas, Handshake, Hiration, Suitable).

The Career Engagement Specialist will conduct individual and group advising sessions, workshops, and presentations with audiences up to five hundred attendees. The role collaborates with business career services, academic departments, and campus partners to implement student engagement and career readiness pathways that connect students with meaningful professional experiences. Responsibilities include developing data collection plans, program assessment, and database management; facilitating connections between students, career preparedness events, and experiential learning opportunities;

and planning marketing activities to promote programs through social media, websites, and other channels to the campus and external stakeholders. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper-division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution, plus three years of professional student services work. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related field may substitute for one year of professional experience. A Doctoral degree may substitute for three years of professional experience.

Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities. Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to analyze complex situations and adopt effective actions. Ability to advise students…