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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Career & Life Design Specialist, UNLV Career and Life Design, Office of Career Services and Workforce Development [R0149720]

ROLE of the POSITION

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Career and Life Design for the Office of Career Services and Workforce Development in UNLV Academic Affairs, the Career & Life Design Specialist (CLDS) advances the mission of UNLV Career Services in preparing and supporting the career readiness of diverse and dynamic UNLV students and alumni. The CLDS works as part of an innovative Career Services and Workforce Development team delivering inclusive and culturally responsive career development facilitation and life design coaching to students through the main campus career services hub. The CLDS utilizes and provides expertise in the Career & Life design model to engage students in effectively navigating career trajectories and building meaningful experiences throughout the student experience and lifecycle. In addition, the CLDS provides guidance and professional development advice to assist students applying and preparing for internships, experiential learning opportunities, career employment or graduate and professional school.

The CLDS is responsible for a range of facilitation, classroom and group presentation and coaching activities to include:

• Advise and prepare undergraduate, graduate students and Alumni to make informed career decisions using life design tools and techniques and informed career coaching practices
• Provide constructive feedback on job search and professional branding materials - resumes, CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and portfolios.
• Teach effective interviewing techniques and regularly conduct mock interviews providing constructive feedback and resulting in positive job search outcomes.
• Administer and interpret career assessments and advise students and alumni on major and career choices.

The CLDS conducts outreach and coordina