Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business · 1 day ago
Graduate Business Career Services Specialist III
Ames, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expIowa State University - Ivy College of Business seeks a Graduate Business Career Services Specialist III to deliver comprehensive career advising and programming to online and in-person graduate business students and alumni. This role collaborates closely with employers to support career exploration, internships, and job opportunities while managing career outcomes data and cultivating partnerships to advance student success.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide individualized and group career advising to online and in‑person graduate business students and alumni, supporting career exploration, internships, and full‑time employment
Maintain effective in-person, virtual, phone, and email communication with students, alumni, and employer partners
Review and strengthen résumés, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and professional materials
Advise on interview preparation, performance improvement, and employment negotiation
Interpret career and self‑assessment results to support informed career decision‑making
Collaborate with faculty to align employer needs, industry trends, and student feedback to enhance academic and career alignment
Serve as a liaison between employers and students, coordinating job opportunities, campus recruiting, and employer engagement activities
Plan and deliver virtual and in‑person career programming, including networking events, employer panels, workshops, mock interviews, and corporate receptions
Support and coordinate residential MBA career events in partnership with the Director of Graduate Career Services
Teach business professional courses and workshops
Present to classes, orientation, student organizations, and associations on professionalism, career readiness, and job search strategies
Meet with prospective graduate business students as part of the admissions process
Manage career data and outcomes reporting using CyHire and related systems
Develop and manage alumni engagement program that leverages mentorship, networks, and employer connections to expand employment opportunities for students and graduates
Collaborate with Deep Tech faculty and students to assist in operations of the program
Research labor market trends and career practices to support students and alumni
May supervise student employees and/or staff as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred
Master's degree in business or related field
Recruiting experience with ability to identify and align with industry workforce needs
Experience demonstrating knowledge of résumé preparation, interviewing techniques, career management, and job search theory and practice
Prior experience working with college students and/or in career services or student support
Benefits
Medical and dental
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Company
Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business
Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business is a higher education platform.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase