Career Center Coordinator

About the role

Provides leadership in career counseling to students, develops workshops, and provides needed information to aid in the development of students for life after graduation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in a related field (business, education, computer information systems, community and economic development, educational leadership/administration, community college leadership, student personnel, higher education)
• Extensive knowledge base of career computer software preferred
• 3 years working with community agencies and businesses in job placement for post-secondary students preferred
• Experience working with faculty (K-12 or postsecondary) in developing career workshops based on major fields of study required
• Good interpersonal, oral communication, and writing skills required

Responsibilities

• Counsels and advises current and potential students on an individual or group basis regarding potential careers
• Supervises and coordinates programs and workshops on topics related to careers or career preparation
• Assists students with resume writing and term papers
• Assists with campus retention efforts
• Presents workshops for the student body
• Assists with the preparation of institutional reports, administration/evaluation of surveys, and other institutional research activities
• Serves on college/campus committees as assigned
• Obtains professional updates by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars
• Assists with special activities of the division
• Plans, coordinates, and implements pre-enrollment activities for prospective students (e.g., Orientation, meetings with parents)
• Assists with the supervision of student workers and student activities
• Serves as a resource and provides responses to student life crises
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Term: 12-month, full-time, non-exempt position. Reports to the Assistant Director of Student Engagement.