Career Readiness Specialist

Posting Number SAECC4203 Advertised Title Career Readiness Specialist Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 020530 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Career Services Minimum Position Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling, Business or a related field and a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in higher education, university career services, corporate or human resources recruitment, arts, communication/public relations, hospitality or a related field.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Special Conditions This is re-advertisement current applicants do not need to reapply.

Applicants will be screened once a week beginning June 20, 2025.

The department is especially interested in candidates with the following: Demonstrated track record of innovative thinking and problem solving, business acumen, driving outcomes and exceeding goals and objectives.

Demonstrated proficiency in designing and delivering career and professional development content.

Demonstrated understanding and commitment to student career/professional development and success.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

May need to work beyond normal work schedule.

Posting Date 06/13/2025 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $50,000 - $55,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position.

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system.

Required work experience is based on full time hours.

Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

No Positions Supervised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong advising and presentation skills.

Possess strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.

Ability to work with various members of the community.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Ability to build positive relationships and collaborate on cross-functional teams.

Maintain prompt and regular attendance along with a high degree of professionalism.

Highly proficient with various technology to include Microsoft Office Suite; Preferred ability to use social media platforms.

Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; successfully work both independently and collaboratively.

Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)