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Kentucky State University

Career Services Specialist

Kentucky State University

Career Services Specialist advising students and alumni on career readiness initiatives and programming at Kentucky State University. Supporting employer engagement and delivering individual and group career advising.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeFrankfort • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provides individual and group career advising to students and alumni regarding career exploration, résumé and cover letter development, interview preparation, internship opportunities, graduate school planning, professional networking, and job search strategies.
  • Develops, coordinates, and delivers career development workshops, presentations, classroom sessions, and professional development programs.
  • Coordinates and supports career fairs, employer recruitment events, networking opportunities, internship programs, and other Career Services activities.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining relationships with employers, community organizations, government agencies, and other external partners to expand internship and employment opportunities for students and alumni.
  • Collaborates with academic departments, faculty, and campus partners to integrate career readiness initiatives into the student experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Counseling, Education, Communications, Human Resources, Student Affairs, or a related field is required.
  • Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in career services, higher education, student development, workforce development, recruiting, human resources, or a related field.
  • Experience providing advising, career coaching, employer engagement, or program coordination is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools
Career CoachingJob Search StrategiesRésumé DevelopmentCover Letter DevelopmentInterview PreparationNetworking OpportunitiesGraduate School PlanningInternship ProgramsProfessional Development ProgramsStudent Development
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills