Experiential Learning Coordinator Part-Time Temporary
This is an on-site position at Northern Arizona University’s Flagstaff Mountain Campus; remote work is rare. The role is temporary and subject to funding availability.
About the Department
NAU Career Development, part of Student Affairs, empowers students to navigate their careers in a global world. The team prepares students for the workforce through career advising, job and internship connections, and promoting meaningful student employment and internship experiences. The department collaborates with college-specific career professionals, student affairs programs, faculty, and other university departments.
About the Role
We are seeking an Experiential Learning Coordinator to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Job Shadow Program, which strengthens students’ career preparedness through short-term experiential learning. This role involves direct service to students and requires in-person work at the Flagstaff Mountain Campus between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities
- Job Shadow Program Coordination (60%)
- Process intake of Interest Forms and email communications for employers inquiring about providing job shadow experiences for NAU students.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager on marketing and social media efforts to promote employer and student engagement.
- Meet one-on-one with students to prepare them for job shadow experiences, including communicating professionalism expectations and supporting their understanding of how to prepare.
- Communicate with students and employers to confirm job shadow logistics.
- Provide excellent customer service to support and foster employer engagement.
- Administrative Duties (30%)
- Track program data to provide engagement metrics.
- Work independently and as part of a team with strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, and Google Suite.
- Familiarity with career development resources.
- Other Duties (10%)
- Assist with other duties as assigned by the department.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Two years of relevant experience. A combination of related education, experience, and training may substitute for the above.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in career or workforce development.
- Prior experience working with high school- or college-aged youth.
Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge
- Career advising practices and principles.
- Career development and employment trends, and related theories.
- Higher education law, including FERPA, Title IX, and HIPAA.
- Student development theory.
- Skills
- Customer service.
- Program development.
- Active listening.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Abilities
- Effective communication.
- Developing and maintaining good working relationships.
- Problem-solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
Pay
Salary begins at $20.00 per hour. Annual salary is commensurate with qualifications and related experience.
Northern Arizona University requires a criminal background investigation, employment history verification, and (in some cases) degree verification prior to employment. Additional pre-employment checks may be required.