Career Readiness Coordinator

Connecticut State Community College • Norwalk, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CT State Community College system offers two-year liberal arts degree programs in an open enrollment environment and also offers a broad range of career, occupational and technical certificate programs in order to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served. These programs emphasize the linkage between academic studies and practical career application.
The Career Readiness Coordinator collaborates with the Director of Career Services in developing career-related job opportunities among area employers for the students of a Community College. The Coordinator also assists in development, administration and marketing of programs which integrate students’ academic studies with practical work experience in their career fields. These programs may encompass such areas as cooperative education, career services, and special grant-funded programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriately relevant field with two (2) or more years of experience applying those disciplines in a field related to career development, placement, education administration, or business; or a combination of education, training and experience that would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties
• Job placement or recruiting
• Career advising or counseling
• Experience in a college/university setting
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) or more years of experience developing new business opportunities and building and maintaining employer relationships.
• Experience with career services and recruiting software platforms (e.g., Handshake, Symplicity, 12twenty, or similar platforms).
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing marketing, outreach, and social media strategies.
• Two (2) or more years of experience managing internship, cooperative education, or other experiential learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and obtaining the participation of employers in programs for placement of the College’s students in career-related internships and jobs to provide students with experience and permanent employment.
• Development of employment opportunities
• Marketing the College’s career programs to employers, students, and faculty
• Guiding students on career-related employment and skill-building
• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level