Career Service Coordinator

University of Arkansas System•De Queen, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Services Coordinator supports student success by providing career development and workforce-readiness services, connecting students with employment and work-based learning opportunities, and building relationships with employers and community partners. The position also supports college recruitment and outreach by representing UA Cossatot throughout the service area and providing prospective students with information about college programs and services.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited college or university required
Experience in career services, workforce development, student services, facilitation, training, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to provide training, presentations, or workshops related to career readiness and professional skills.
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to identify opportunities, take initiative, and independently follow through on assigned responsibilities.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the college service area and participate in occasional evening or weekend events as needed.
Must be able to pass criminal background and Child Maltreatment Registry checks.
All applicants must include a cover letter, an up-to-date resume, and copies of transcripts.

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide career services to students, including career exploration, job-search assistance, applications, interviewing, and preparation for employment.
Connect students with employment, internships, work-based learning, and other career-related opportunities.
Develop and deliver career-readiness and professional skills training, including communication, teamwork, leadership, customer service, workplace expectations, time management, and conflict resolution.
Build and maintain relationships with employers, businesses, industries, and community organizations to identify workforce needs and expand career opportunities for students.
Support student recruitment and community outreach by representing UA Cossatot at community, industry, career, and college events; coordinating informational and recruitment activities; and providing prospective students with information about college programs, services, admissions, and career opportunities.
Travel throughout the college service area as needed to conduct employer outreach, recruitment, community engagement, and other Career Services activities.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to Career Services, student services, employer outreach, and recruitment activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.