Specialist, GFCB Professional Development - Western Kentucky University | Western Kentucky University Job at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

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  • Western Kentucky University
  • Bowling Green, KY

Job Description

Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Fri Mar 7 2025 Job Description:

The Gordon Ford College of Business is pleased to announce we are accepting applications appointment to the position of Specialist, Professional Development. The Gordon Ford College of Business Professional Development Specialist provides students with assistance in their short and long-term career goals by providing career guidance in relation to their academic pathway; advising students regarding their internship course for degree requirements; engaging students in career planning; assisting students with preparation for the job search; connecting students with potential employers; and maintaining partnerships with employers and community to meet the career needs of our students.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide educational pathway guidance that helps students meet their short and long-term career goals
  • Advise students on academic major choice that aligns with their career goals
  • Collect and utilize pertinent data in decision-making and report regularly on the program, services, placements, accomplishments, and challenges
  • Advise students on internship courses for business majors and minors
  • Assist students with part-time and full-time internship search strategies and internship readiness skill development
  • Focus on Mock Interview Facilitation and Negotiation Strategies
  • Educate and coach undergraduate on job search skills, resume development, cover letter development, career portfolios, and interview preparation
  • Professional Development Related Classroom/Organization presentations
  • Maintain and develop partnerships with employers, faculty, staff, and the community to meet the career needs of students and alumni
  • Assist with Career Fair Organization and Facilitation
  • Continued Professional Development through NACE or other organizations for higher education career development personnel
  • Consult and communicate with ACDC when applicable
  • Cross-trained with GFCB advising to assist as needed
  • Classroom instruction as qualifications allow
  • Assist with the GFCB PEAK programming as needed
  • Perform other related duties as assigned





Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field.




Additional Information:

Salary Range:  $43,000 - $45,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's website.

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About Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University (WKU) prepares students of all backgrounds to be productive, engaged, and socially responsible citizen-leaders of a global society. The University provides research, service and lifelong learning opportunities for its students, faculty, and other constituents. WKU enriches the quality of life for those within its reach.

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