Senior Career Specialist, The Fuqua School of Business

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Senior Career Specialist (Career Level 14)

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Senior Career Specialist (Career Level 14) supporting the Duke Master in Business, Climate & Sustainability (MBCS) program, you will be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to student success.

This Level 14 professional role is housed within the Career Management Center (CMC) and provides primary career services support for MBCS students-a joint degree program between the Fuqua School of Business and the Nicholas School of the Environment. You will work closely with students, employers, faculty, and colleagues across Duke, exercising advanced judgment and initiative in a dynamic, evolving program environment.

The MBCS program is innovative by design, and this Senior Career Specialist (Level 14) role is central to building and refining a high-impact career services model that aligns student aspirations with employer and market needs.

• Provide individualized career coaching to MBCS students through scheduled appointments and drop-in advising (in person and virtual).
• Diagnose complex career development needs and tailor advising strategies accordingly.
• Support students in developing customized job search strategies aligned with short- and long-term goals.
• Review resumes, cover letters, and professional correspondence; conduct mock interviews and provide actionable feedback.
• Advise students on evaluating, negotiating, and accepting employment offers.

• Develop and execute a strategic employer engagement plan aligned with student interests and labor market demand.
• Cultivate and manage employer and alumni relationships in collaboration with Fuqua and Nicholas School colleagues.
• Represent Duke, Fuqua, and the MBCS program at recruiting events, conferences, and employer engagements.

• Integrate career education into the four-term MBCS seminar in partnership with faculty and staff.
• Create, curate, and manage career resources within the Fuqua LMS (Canvas).
• Plan and assess career programs and special events supporting exploration and readiness.

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in career services, recruiting, higher education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience providing one-on-one career coaching or advising.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment consistent with a Career Level 14 role.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience designing and delivering career development programming.
• Strategic thinking, organization, and comfort working in a technology-enabled environment.

At Duke's Fuqua School of Business, we believe business can be a powerful force for good-and career success starts with purpose, community, and impact. As part of the Fuqua Career Management Center, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape career outcomes for students in the Master in Business, Climate & Sustainability (MBCS) program.

As a Senior Career Specialist (Career Level 14), you will play a visible and influential role in delivering Fuqua's hallmark high-touch, personalized career support while helping to build and refine career programming for a growing, high-profile program.

Apply now and help prepare MBCS students to lead with impact at Duke and beyond.