Career Readiness Coordinator
About The Position
The Career Readiness Coordinator works with the Campus Director of Career Services to develop career-related job opportunities with area employers for students at CT State Housatonic. The Coordinator also assists with developing, administering, and marketing programs that connect students’ academic studies with practical work experience in their career fields. These programs may include cooperative education, career services, and special grant-funded programs. The position promotes employer participation in career-related internships and jobs that give students relevant experience and opportunities for permanent employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field with at least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience leading to the competencies required for the position.
- Knowledge of job placement or recruiting.
- Knowledge of career advising or counseling.
- Experience in a college or university setting.
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience advising students or alumni in a college or university career center.
- Experience using Handshake, Focus 2, Big Interview, or other career-related platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop employment opportunities for students with area employers.
- Market the College’s career programs to employers, students, and faculty.
- Guide students in career exploration, career readiness, career-related employment, and skill-building.
- Assist in developing, administering, and marketing programs that integrate academic studies with practical work experience.
- Attend and participate in convocation and commencement ceremonies.
- Serve on assigned committees and task forces.
- Attend and participate in 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
