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Career Specialist, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (Student Services Professional III)
Job no: 558539
Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services
Job Title
Career Specialist, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Classification
Student Services Professional III
Auto Req. ID
558539
Salary Range
Classification Range $5,540 - $7,893 per month
(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,540 - $5,670 per month)
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Why CSUF
California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.
Department
The Career Center within the Division of Student Affairs strives to engage the CSUF student body to actively prepare for their future by providing guidance, sharing resources, connecting with employers, and instilling confidence. We facilitate student success in an inclusive and competitive global society. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Career Specialist, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (Student Services Professional III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Career Specialist will independently advise and guide CSUF students to prepare and compete for internships, professional employment, and graduate and professional school opportunities within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), which involves a high degree of judgment, imagination, and administrative planning to develop creative solutions. Develop, improve, and maintain relationships within the respective College via Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, Faculty, and Student Organizations. Actively participate in the College-based Student Success Team with the goal of developing an integrated career and academic advising system. Develop, improve, and maintain relationships with employers related to Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), leading to the expansion of the quantity and quality of full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities available for CSUF students. Develop, implement, and assess programs. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution plus three years of professional student services work in the field. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate internship or clinical training in a relevant field may be substituted for three years of the required professional experience.
Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities. Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters. Ability to complete assignments without detailed instructions. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and the overall organization.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in counseling, management, education, human resources, a content area related to the assignment, or a related field. Possesses individual and group counseling skills applicable to college students, along with a general familiarity with job search techniques, including creative job search strategies, interviewing skills, and resume/cover letter preparation. Have a general understanding of the graduate and professional school preparation process and the ability to relate effectively to individuals from a broad range of ethnicities and backgrounds. Knowledge of methods and techniques to facilitate student outreach activities is essential, as is the ability to work independently under minimal supervision. Experience with assessments such as MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, and Strengths is also desirable.
License/Certifications
A valid California driver's license.
Special Working Conditions
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator
Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.
Additional Information
California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.
Advertised: May 28 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 25 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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