Career & Life Design Specialist

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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 coordinates career and professional development programs and interactive workshops as follows:

• Creates and presents interactive, engaging, and informative workshops/seminars/panels and networking events for student groups, organizations and special events
• Develops tailored, targeted marketing and outreach content for first generation and multicultural student populations
• Develops and delivers customized classroom presentations and assists faculty with career related assignments inside and outside of the classroom
• Support major career services events and engaging student activities
• Provide expertise, guidance and effective delivery of life design content in career presentations and programs
• Align with campus advisors, student affairs specialists and others to creatively incorporate career conversations, professional development and career readiness activities into co-curricular program outreach and delivery
• Actively engage in and support new student orientation and onboarding programs and activities

The CLDS supports the work of the Career Services team and college career centers by actively contributing to the following key initiatives:

• Create engaging career content in digital and print formats to deliver relevant and up to date information on career and life design, job market trends by industry, effective internship and job search methods, employers seeking UNLV students and graduates, campus programs and initiatives.
• Contribute to the Rebel Career Champions program via resources, student and faculty support, curriculum development and delivery, classroom presentations and programs
• Support the training, development and coaching efforts of the peer career coaching peers
• Consistently update databases, assessment and reporting tools for effective data informed decision making around career coaching and programming impact Utilize job seeking and career decision making tools, processes and programs
• Fully support major career services and division events as well as committee contributions

All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. This position shall collaborate with the Executive Director to set annual goals that align with Top Tier initiatives and SVPAA mission and identify and track core metrics to assess success. Like all AA leaders, this position plays a crucial role in enrollment growth, removing barriers to student success, ensuring inclusive and equitable access to resources, working to eliminate achievement gaps, and providing outstanding services and support to students across the lifecycle. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation.

As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university's core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces inclusion to promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests. Administrative faculty positions, especially those in leadership roles, require some evening and/or weekend work and occasional travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 1-3 years of experience in counseling/coaching, higher education, career & professional development or related field.  Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

3-5 years of experience in counseling/coaching, higher education, career & professional development or related field and experience with career and life design coaching and with career services delivery to diverse college student populations.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact [email protected] or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on March 30, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact [email protected] for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected].

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0149720” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected]; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.