Career Engagement Specialist; Student Services Professional III

Career Engagement Specialist (Student Services Professional III)

Classification: Student Services Professional III

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

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Salary Range: $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.

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you'll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences-including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values.

We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

The College of Business and Economics is committed to leading business education through the guiding principles of program quality, balancing theory and practice, and expanding our outreach and visibility. We create positive change by leveraging the curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit of our students. We inspire our students and other partners to transform the workforce through innovative, impactful instruction and research. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Career Engagement Specialist (Student Services Professional III).

The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly 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 (i.e. Canvas, Handshake, Hiration, and Suitable).

The Career Engagement Specialist will conduct individual and group advising sessions, workshops, and presentations with audiences up to five hundred attendees. The Career Engagement Specialist will work collaboratively with business career services, academic departments, and campus partners to develop approaches for implementation of student engagement and career readiness pathways that connect students with meaningful professional experiences. Develop and plans activities for data collection, program assessment, and database management.

Facilitates the development of strong connections between students, career preparedness events, and experiential learning opportunities. Plans and participates in marketing activities to promote programs, activities, and…