Coordinator/Virtual Career Development

About the role

The Coordinator for Virtual Career Development is an integral member of the Office of Career Education (OCE). OCE supports the retention, graduation, and career success of Marshall University undergraduate and graduate students and alumni by providing holistic, inclusive, and impactful career education services and programs. This position focuses on the career and professional development of students, with an emphasis on career readiness, virtual learning, and the development of professional competencies through innovative and accessible educational experiences. The Coordinator collaborates across the university to advance strategic initiatives that enhance student engagement and career success in both virtual and in-person environments. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Student Engagement and is based on campus. The role may require occasional evening and weekend programming and the use of multiple service delivery modalities, including virtual and in-person formats.

Responsibilities

• Support student retention, graduation, and career success through career education services.
• Focus on career readiness, virtual learning, and development of professional competencies.
• Design and deliver innovative, accessible educational experiences.
• Collaborate across the university to advance strategic initiatives for student engagement.
• Occasionally conduct evening and weekend programming.
• Utilize multiple service delivery modalities (virtual and in-person).

Qualifications

Required: Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Human Resource Development, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Student Development, Social Work, Counseling, Workforce Development, or related fields. One year of higher education experience in career development, instructional design, counseling, human services, or other related fields. Proficiency in the use of technology, e.g., Handshake, Navigate, Blackboard, and MS Office software.

Preferred: Strong presentation skills with experience creating and conducting in-person and virtual presentations, workshops, or small groups tailored to specific audiences. Experience advising, coaching, or counseling students pursuing competitive majors and career goals.

Benefits

• Health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) – seven (7) health benefit plans.
• Educational/Tuition benefits for regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA); full‑time benefits‑eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
• Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost; optional life insurance available with pre‑tax earnings.
• Wellness programs – PEIA provides care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.
• Outstanding benefit packages for eligible employees (E‑Class). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options.

Pay

Salary range: $44,918 – $58,939; salary is commensurate with education, experience and internal equity.

Schedule

• Standard work week: 37.5 hours.
• Winter break: approximately two weeks off in December.
• Paid holidays: 13 days per year.
• Annual leave: up to 24 days per year (max 360 hours) for classified staff, non‑classified staff and 12‑month faculty.
• Sick leave: up to 18 days per year.