Coordinator - Career Services

Georgia Department of Revenue•Lawrenceville, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of the career and employment activities, performs other institutional assignments delegated by the Director of Career Services, and represents the College on regular or assigned duties. The duties include but are not limited to the following: administration, operation and supervision of the program for development of off-campus employment opportunities (part-time and full-time) for students and alumni. The Coordinator also collects and documents employment data; develops outreach and educational programming for the Career Services Center; provides a college-wide student employment referral system; and provides access to career resources, workshops, and group or individual assistance to aid students in becoming more employable. This person will be responsible for assisting our Computer Science and Public and Professional programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and Two (2) years related work experience
Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience in employment services; career/job development; experience instructing and/or counseling diverse population.
Work experience in a related field at the postsecondary level.
Excellent human relation skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrators, employers.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Competence in program planning, marketing, organizing and training.
Ability to use electronic word processing, spreadsheets, Internet search engines and specialized Career Services Management software.
Ability to interact with employers and serve as liaison for the College regarding student employment and workforce preparedness issues.

Responsibilities

Plans and develops career and employment activities, guidelines, operating policy and procedures. Provides career and employment resources to faculty as needed. Develops a marketing plan to advertise the services to all. Plans workshops for classes and groups on topics related to job-searching skills. Assists in the planning and organizing of the annual college-wide career fair activities. Plans and develops advertising campaign strategies with Marketing Department for annual job fair and other on-campus recruitment activities using all media communications. Arranges and schedules for on-campus employment recruitment by employers.
Meets with students, faculty, area employers and college personnel as necessary to promote career and employment services. Assesses and compares other comparable employment programs and implement operational changes as needed. Researches, updates and networks to keep abreast of employment trends and occupational outlook and maintain Labor market data. Works toward incorporating career center services and resources in all departments’ college wide. Identifies educational program needs as they relate to job search, job-searching skills, and work with faculty to assist in using resources in classes. Utilizes campus communication systems to advertise employment opportunities and other employment activities to students and faculty.
Develops a good working relationship with area employers to develop jobs. Actively recruits and screens eligible students in need of employment services and coordinate all campus recruitment. Disseminates employment policies and procedures and designs all program materials and educational programs for job related skill development. Provides career preparation services to student and alumni face-to-face and online during established hours. Collects and analyzes information on employment trends. Collects and reports employment data. Acts as a resource person for instructors, students and the community as requested concerning employment issues and aids departments in employment of students and graduates. Coordinates the activities of Business and Industry professionals on the planning, development, operation and review of the career and employment services.
Provides oral or written reports as requested by college administrators. Attends departmental meetings and other relevant meetings on campus.
Works with the Registrar Office to obtain survey information to assist unemployed graduates. Maintains accurate records on students/alumni placed based on the availability of employment. Provides data regarding employment of our students to faculty and administrators.
Provides counseling for students interested in career and employment. Provides job-searching skills instruction/resources or workshops as needed. Provides student access to on-campus recruitment, job fairs and company tours when applicable.
Maintains relationships with business and industry and make employer calls. Accepts speaking engagements to civic clubs, conferences, workshops or other agencies as requested. Disseminates college employment resources on campus and share with community agencies when requested on a limited basis.
Maintains communications between employers, students, faculty and other college personnel. Serves on College Committees as requested.
Professional Development
Attends in-state and out-of-state conferences for employment as resources permit. Stays abreast of student employment issues and changing workforce development. Joins and attends professional groups that relate to student employment.
Updates skills as needed. Promotes cross-training between GTC personnel and student employment staff. Utilizes Human Resources Professionals to keep abreast of trends and issues. Seeks ways to improve employment practices and procedures.