Military Community Workforce Development Specialist

Position Summary

The Military Community Workforce Development Specialist is a grant-funded position through the Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program through the VA. This role provides professional career development services to the military-affiliated students and alumni of National University. Skilled in career counseling, resume and cover letter development, interviewing techniques, career assessments, job search, and other professional development topics. Facilitates workshops and assists with planning and implementing career events. Plays a key role in assisting students and alumni with navigating the career management portal. Tracks and reports student and alumni engagement with career services.

Essential Functions

Career Counseling and Advisement

• Provide online and on-site career counseling to military-affiliated students and alumni on professional development topics such as Resume and Cover Letter Development, Interview Preparation, Job and Internship search strategies, LinkedIn, Mock Interviews, Military and Career Transition, and other topics as requested 
• Administer and interpret career-related tests and inventories to assess abilities, and interests, and to identify career options and related degree programs
• Support, facilitate, and participate in virtual and in-person career fairs, employer information sessions, and classroom presentations 
• Serve as a liaison to school faculty, and represent Career Services in school meetings, University committees, events, and professional associations as needed.
• Active participant in all operational aspects of Handshake, the Career Services online portal, and functions as a point person for Handshake as it relates to military-affiliated students/alumni 
• Maintain updated records of meetings with students, students’ career advancement and employment activities

Training Facilitation:

• Develop, organize, and lead training sessions for staff and university faculty on best practices for supporting military-affiliated students, including veterans, active-duty service members, and spouses.
• Collaborate with university departments to deliver comprehensive workshops that focus on understanding the unique challenges and strengths of military-affiliated students.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and resources to enhance staff’s ability to engage and assist military-affiliated individuals in career planning, job placement, and professional development.
• Continuously assess and update training materials to ensure alignment with current trends and best practices in military student support.

Program Development

• Facilitate and plan weekly career development online workshops on Resume Development, Interviewing, Job and Internship Strategies, and other career development topics.
• Assist in the marketing and promotion of career-related events and programs specifically aimed at engaging students and alumni
• Participate in ongoing department projects, or other special projects, as needed.
• Reasonable and consistent attendance to fulfill the requirements of the position
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Career Development, or related field preferred. 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Career Services, Higher Education, or related functional areas within a college setting.
• Prior Military experience preferred, including Active Duty, Reserve, or Veteran Status, spouses, and dependents
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Experience working in a technology-driven enterprise preferred.
• All skills, abilities and education will be considered for minimum qualifications.

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

• Ability to understand and empathize with the challenges associated with military service.
• Demonstrated knowledge and involvement with local, state, and federal military support services available to service members and their families.
• Excellent public speaking and interpersonal communication skills.
• A proven history of referring military community members to appropriate services when appropriate.
• Demonstrates labor market and industry knowledge of; familiarity with fastest growing occupations and companies hiring.
• Communicates effectively, listens sensitively, and adapts communication to the audience
• Strong presentation abilities (verbal, written, online presentations).
• Provide career-related information/updates on the website, career management portal, social media, and other communication channels.
• Plan and implement successful Interdepartmental outreach efforts with other student services departments.
• Ability to develop rapport with non-traditional students.
• Serve a diverse student body, including international students, student veterans, and non-traditional students, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, good follow-up and follow-through, and use of independent judgment. 
• Build and maintain relationships with employers to increase opportunities for students/alumni 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and career-related technology.

Location: Spectrum Center, San Diego, CA

Travel: Some Travel Required – about 10%, primarily in San Diego, California and the Southern California region, and to conferences related to serving military and veteran students.

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.

Compensation Range:

Hourly: $22.20 - $28.86

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff and serves over 41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.