Carthage College is seeking a Career Specialist for Public Service & Social Impact to support students through a holistic advising model that integrates career development, experiential learning, and purpose-driven pathways. This role serves as a liaison to academic departments including Political Science, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Environmental Science, Geospatial Science, International Political Economy, and Nursing, working closely with faculty and campus partners to support student success during and after Carthage.
Responsibilities:
- Advise students on career exploration, experiential learning, graduate/professional school, and post-graduate opportunities
- Support student engagement with the My Aspire Plan (MAP)
- Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to design career-related learning experiences
- Promote Aspire programming to prospective and current students
- Partner on internships and experiential learning opportunities
- Teach College Success Seminar (fall) and a January Term career course
- Leverage alumni and employer networks to enhance student experiences
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
- Experience in advising, teaching, counseling, or related fields preferred
- Strong communication and technology skills (career platforms a plus)
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered work
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
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About Carthage
Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage.
Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
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