Description

Position Information

Job Title

Job Resource Specialist

Classification Title

Department

Job Resource Center

Work Location

Main Campus

Duties

Under the supervision of the Director of the Job Resource Center, the Job Resource Specialist provides career development support, job search assistance, resume and cover letter guidance, interview preparation, and career readiness programming to students and alumni. The Specialist delivers presentations, workshops, and career-related recruiting events; assists with employer engagement; and collaborates with the staff, faculty, and other partners to strengthen career pathways and student success.

Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide individual and group support to students and alumni on job search strategies, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, career assessment, networking and branding strategies, portfolios, professional communication, and job search related aspects.
• Deliver presentations and workshops both in-person and virtually on career readiness topics for classes, programs, and student groups.
• Assist students and alumni in navigating job postings, employer opportunities, interpreting qualifications, and preparing tailored application materials.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of career pathways, labor market trends, and employer expectations.
• Assist employers seeking to engage with job seekers by providing support for employer visits and coordinating events (i.e., on-campus recruitment, information sessions, and career-related recruiting events).
• Promote employer opportunities to students, alumni, faculty, and campus partners while supporting relationship-building activities that strengthen employer partnerships and career pipeline development
• Assist with marketing and promotion of JRC services, programs and activities and maintain/update career-related resources.
• Track and assess appointments, presentations, employer interactions, and events; prepare evaluations, surveys, and summary reports; and use data-driven insights to recommend program improvements that advance student success and employer engagement.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and student organizations to enhance career programming, support referrals and employer outreach, integrate career readiness into academic pathways, and serve as a liaison to Career Program faculty, including participation in Advisory Board meetings and other committees.
• May assist with experiential learning activities (i.e. student employment, internships, etc.); may assist with supervision/mentorship of JRC student employees or interns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience providing career advising, career coaching, workforce development support, job search assistance, or human resources support required.
• Experience supporting individuals with resume development, cover letters, interview preparation, and/or job search strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in career services, workforce development, or higher education environment; experience leading or coordinating employer-facing or student-focused events; designing and delivering job search or career readiness presentations; and/or experience in using career management platforms, CRMs, or applicant tracking systems preferred.

Please be sure to provide a tailored resume and cover letter that demonstrates how your experiences and abilities match requirements and qualifications of this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and assist students/alumni populations.
• Ability to design and deliver career-related presentations in classroom, virtual, or group settings.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage various audiences with a service-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accountability for outcomes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to accurately track, interpret, and report data to support student success.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with career management systems, CRMs, or applicant tracking systems; ability to learn new technologies; proficiency using video communication platforms (e.g., MS Teams).
• Familiarity with social media tools for professional and promotional use.
• Valid driver's license as occasional travel may be required

Position Status

Full Time

Hours

General Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
(Some evenings and weekends required. Occasional travel may be required)

Salary/Wage

$47,945 - $64,160 (plus exceptional benefits)

Hourly/Salary

Salaried

Benefits

FT Professionals Position
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: Health, Dental, Vision Life insurance, Optional life, Disability insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Tuition waiver, SURS Retirement plan, Vacation Days Holidays, Sick Leave, Personal days, Bereavement days, Tax-sheltered annuity plans and others.

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Review of Applications Begins

03/06/2026