Career Development Coordinator, College of Engineering and Computer Science - UT Chattanooga

University of Tennessee•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Development Coordinator facilitates CECS students' transition from college to professional careers by providing individualized career coaching, professional development programming, employer engagement opportunities, recruitment events, and outcome tracking. This position partners with students, faculty, staff, alums, and employers to enhance career readiness and expand internship, co-op, and full-time, entry-level employment opportunities. The coordinator serves as the CECS subject matter expert for Handshake and related career development platforms, oversees First Destination Survey data collection and tracking for the college, and develops strategies that empower students to manage their career exploration and job search efforts actively.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Experience in career services, career counseling, human resources, recruiting, workforce development, higher education, or a related field
Experience developing and delivering presentations, workshops, or training programs
Experience building relationships with various stakeholders
Experience collecting, managing, or reporting data
Event coordination experience
Knowledge of career development theories, career readiness competencies, and modern job search strategies
Knowledge of higher education student services and employer recruitment practices
Skill in written, verbal, and presentation-based communication
Strong relationship-building, networking, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, event management, and project coordination skills
Skill in data collection, analysis, and reporting, including use of Excel and related systems
Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, alums, and employers
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Ability to conduct business with professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical judgment

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years of experience in university career services, career counseling, recruiting, human resources, or workforce development
Experience managing events, career fairs, workshops, or employer engagement programs
Experience with Handshake, Qualtrics, Canvas, or similar platforms
Experience developing employer partnerships
Experience developing partnerships with faculty members
Experience utilizing social media and digital communication tools for outreach and engagement

Responsibilities

Provides individual and drop-in career coaching for undergraduate students
Guides undergraduate students through career exploration, major selection, internship and employment searches, graduate school preparation, resume development, and interview preparation
Assists undergraduate students in developing and implementing individualized career action plans
Utilizes career assessments, inventories, and technology-enabled interventions to support career decision-making
Monitors student progress and provides follow-up coaching to support achievement of career goals
Plans, coordinates, and evaluates career-related workshops, employer information sessions, recruitment events, company site visits, career fairs, and other professional development programs
Develops presentations, handouts, and educational materials to support undergraduate student success
Analyzes program outcomes and participation data to support continuous improvement efforts
Collaborates with CECS initiatives that promote undergraduate student engagement and professional development
Builds and maintains relationships with employers, alums, professional organizations, faculty, and campus partners
Expands internship, co-op, and employment opportunities for CECS undergraduate students
Identifies and implements best practices in career development through participation in professional organizations and collaborative initiatives
Serves as a liaison between employers and the college to support recruitment activities and employer engagement efforts
Manages Handshake and other career development systems used by CECS
Coordinates the annual First Destination Survey process in partnership with central administration, including data collection and tracking
Maintains employer contact lists, communication platforms, and student engagement tools
Manages career-related communications, surveys, registrations, and event logistics
Supports administration of the CECS Co-Op Program and employer-sponsored events