Coordinator: Career Development and Engagement

The Career Development and Engagement Coordinator reports under the Workforce Development and Innovation Dept to the Program Manager of Employer Engagement and Career Services.

The Career Development & Engagement Coordinator serves as the student-facing position within the Employer Engagement and Career Services department (EECS). This position will provide student-focused career readiness assistance (resumes, interview support, job searching techniques, etc.) as needed and work across the College with Program Advisors, Student Affairs, Academic Success Counselors, Faculty, Academic Deans, Career Counselors, etc.

A key component of this role is forwarding the momentum of work-based learning collegewide through quality programs and workshops, outreach and tabling, and building strong partnerships. A key focus will be to build partnerships within the college to broaden the reach of EECS and the services and resources available to learners. This is a creative role that encourages the development and implementation of new and innovative ideas, recognizing that not all programs and initiatives are preestablished.

This position will support the Employer Engagement and Career Services (EECS) department by managing various work-based learning partnerships and programs across the college. This role involves marketing career opportunities to students through classroom presentations, campus events, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will have experience in both direct and indirect marketing, as well as strong skills in social media marketing, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Google sites. Responsibilities include planning and managing logistics for EECS-related events, working independently with minimal supervision, tracking data and employment outcomes in various capacities and systems, and staying informed about various career services programs and industry trends. Additionally, the coordinator will promote awareness of MyCareerLink, Big Interview, and other career readiness resources to students and departments. The coordinator will also act as a subject matter expert for MyCareerLink and Big Interview, conducting demos, marketing to students and faculty, and increasing program engagement. This role will be responsible for assisting with the management of the CSM system; monitor approvals of employer posts, responding to inquiries, and posting announcements on the system. Furthermore, they will develop and present career opportunities and resources to large groups and individual students, both in-person and virtually.

This role will also support the department by attending internal and external events, conducting demos of career programs, classroom presentations, and event planning. This individual must be self-directed and passionate about closing the gap between college and career. This role requires comfortability with public speaking, confidence within knowledge of career resource topics, and the desire to do whatever it takes to ensure our students are career-ready!