Career Services Specialist 2 - 138996

The UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) is an interdisciplinary, discovery-driven graduate school focusing on international affairs and public policy. We offer an original and rigorous approach to policy, as our goal is to create global policy solutions that matter. At GPS, students learn from world-class professors while surrounded by a diverse body of students from all over the world. And our San Diego location gives us the freedom to seek progress untethered from tradition and lean into the power of the Pacific Coast as a hub of innovation, diversity, and proactive problem-solving.

GPS instructs a diverse student body of domestic and international students in the MPP, MCEPA, MIA, and MAS-IA degree programs, a joint Ph.D. with the Department of Political Science and executive education programs. GPS also administers the International Studies Program, offering a rigorous curriculum for students interested in international affairs with nine B.A. degree options, three combined BA/MIA and BA/MPP programs, and a minor program. GPS is also the parent organization to major research centers: 21st Century China Center, 21st Century India Center, Big Pixel Initiative, Center for Commerce and Diplomacy, Cowhey Center on Global Transformation, Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies, Fudan-UC Center on Contemporary China, Japan Forum for Innovation and Technology, Korea-Pacific Program, Policy Design and Evaluation Lab, SDG Policy Initiative, Wavemaker Lab, and the campus-wide Deep Decarbonization Initiative and the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation.

The Career Services Specialist 2 supports the Employer Relations and Career Development team by implementing established outreach activities and career programs for graduate students and alumni. Under the guidance of the Director, this role executes day-to-day employer engagement tasks, assists with the coordination of industry outreach efforts, and delivers career programming that connects students with experiential opportunities. The Specialist applies professional career development theories to advise students and ensures that all activities align with departmental policies and defined guidelines.

Utilizing a theoretical understanding of career development, advises students and alumni within a limited area of career services, such as individual counseling, career planning, or improving job search competencies. Receives guidance from higher-level Career Services Specialists.

• Work Schedule is hybrid: 3 days in the office (La Jolla) and 2 days at home.

• Must be willing and able to travel.

• Please submit a cover letter along with a resume for consideration.

• Experience developing rapport with clients tracking client progress from initial intake through job acceptance. Experience in a goal oriented career counseling environment; experience monitoring client progress, reaching out to clients to promote job search progress and to express support and encouragement.

• Bachelor's degree required preferably in student affairs, coaching, career advising, student affairs with minimum 4 years functional career advising experience or industry experience, or a combination of experience and education.

• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures. Ability to adapt advising strategies and communication styles to meet the specific career development needs of diverse populations (including international students and multicultural groups), resulting in tailored career plans or successful job-search outcomes.

• Ability to perform rapid career-needs assessments and deliver targeted resources across multiple platforms (in-person, virtual, and group settings). Skilled in adapting advisory content to fit time-constrained environments while maintaining alignment with career development theories and office standards.

• Ability to facilitate engaging career development presentations for diverse audiences in various formats (in-person, virtual, and recorded). Skilled in real-time information synthesis to address inquiries in both group and individual settings, ensuring alignment with department policies and career counseling theories.

• Ability to produce clear, concise professional correspondence and provide editorial oversight for career-related documents (resumes, cover letters, and business communications). Skilled in critiquing and translating student backgrounds into marketing materials that align with current industry hiring standards.

• Ability to apply group dynamics theory to facilitate structured discussions, training sessions, and workshops.

• Basic knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling processes, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques.

• Ability to perform market research and synthesize data into clear executive summaries and reports. Skilled in analyzing labor market trends and student outcomes to recommend evidence-based courses of action for career programming and individual student advising.

• Demonstrated resourcefulness in identifying career development gaps and conceptualizing original, practical solutions. Ability to integrate career management theories into the design and implementation of programs that address the assessed needs of diverse student and alumni populations.

• Ability to use computer systems and applications, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills. Ability to utilize databases, electronic bulletin boards, e-mail, social media, and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to apply knowledge of employment laws, EEO regulations, and industry-specific hiring practices (private, nonprofit, and public sectors) to ensure career programming and individual advising remain compliant with legal and institutional standards.

• Ability to prioritize a workload by balancing immediate student advising needs with long-term program planning and employer engagement goals. Skilled in utilizing organizational tools to manage multiple project milestones simultaneously while meeting departmental deadlines.

• Ability to apply group dynamics theory to facilitate structured discussions, training sessions, and workshops.

• Ability to guide students through the career lifecycle by synthesizing professional interests and market trends into actionable career plans. Skilled in researching and interpreting global and local employment data to develop tailored job-search strategies and promote diverse placement techniques.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain partnerships with corporate recruiters and diverse employers. Skilled in identifying, developing, and vetting internship and employment opportunities that align with students' career goals and academic standards.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

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• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace