Career Specialist III

Career Specialist III

Requisition :

# of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Student Programs & Services

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

College: Jon M Huntsman School of Business

Department: Dean-Jon M Huntsman School of Bus

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience with excellent benefits

The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University is accepting applications for a full-time Career Specialist. Applications are being taken immediately and the position is available February 2026. The Career Specialist is responsible for working directly with students and faculty to provide individual and group career development services for Huntsman School students. This position will report to the Associate Director of the FJ Management Center for Student Success.

The individual will assist in the creation, implementation, execution, and evaluation of a comprehensive career development program, and must demonstrate world‑class customer service. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

• Counseling and advising individual students on career exploration, to include internship and job search.
• Reviewing and advising students on job search materials including resumes, cover letters, CVs, and social media.
• Creating and presenting informational and hands‑on workshops and programs to student groups, classes, and events on career related topics.
• Collaborating with faculty and staff to identify top students for career opportunities, and organizing and monitoring the alignment of opportunities with student interests.
• Collaborating with the Huntsman School employer relations team to maintain up-to-date knowledge of employers and employer/industry trends.
• Working closely with department clubs and centers, supporting students' career development and networking opportunities.
• Maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of career, labor market, and job search trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of progressively responsible experience in career development required.
• Interest in and experience working with students in a higher education setting.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• Experience working with Business-related majors.

• Outstanding communication skills (interpersonal, written, and verbal) and ability to create and facilitate career related presentations to college students.
• Ability to function with a high degree of independence yet interact collaboratively with colleagues in a centralized framework.
• Understanding of university environment and academic mission required.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

2. Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

** Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Commensurate with experience with excellent benefits

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

We believe that the best leaders dream big, prepare, take risks, create value, and give back. The Huntsman School provides unique learning experiences that develop these characteristics, preparing students to become leaders who leave the world better than they found it.
We started as the first business school in the West and have a proud legacy, but we're not done yet. We strive each year to "Dare Mighty Things," to honor the Huntsman name by putting our students first and developing programs that align with values such as ethical leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. We see successful outcomes of this approach in the lives of our students and alumni every day.

We invite you to become a part of our aspirational journey.

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