Coordinator of Career Services & Programs

Truman State University • Kirksville, MO

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About The Position

RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise the Peer Career Advisor team, including recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating student employees; manage scheduling, approve timecards, and maintain student worker email accounts. Collaborate with Career Center staff to train Peer Career Advisors on core appointment types such as résumé and cover letter reviews, LinkedIn optimization, and mock interviews. Serve as the primary administrator for First Destination data, overseeing data collection, analysis, and compilation of the annual First Destination Report using Banner and related tools. Deliver career workshops and classroom presentations in collaboration with the Coordinator of Career Services & Education, supporting instructional initiatives such as the First-Year Seminar and future embedded curriculum. Provide one-on-one career advising appointments to students, addressing topics such as resume reviews, LinkedIn optimization, job search strategies, career exploration, and other career-related needs at various points in their academic journey. Oversee all programmatic efforts for the Career & Internship Expo and Graduate Expo each semester, including logistics, marketing, operations, and post-event evaluations to ensure continuous improvement. Develop and implement new programs that connect students with employers, promote awareness of career services, and expand professional development opportunities. Lead tracking and reporting of Career Center success metrics, including event attendance, satisfaction data, presentations, and employer engagement; collaborate with the Executive Director in developing the annual report highlighting key outcomes. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, or a related field. Experience: 1-2 years of experience coordinating programs, events, trainings, or community initiatives that involve planning, outreach, and participant engagement. Demonstrated experience presenting, facilitating, or leading workshops, group sessions, or professional development activities for diverse audiences. Experience collaborating with teams or partners to organize logistics, marketing, and evaluation for events or programs. Skills: Strong program and event management abilities, including planning, organization, logistics, and follow-up evaluation. Proven experience coordinating events or initiatives that engage participants and strengthen community or organizational goals. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking, analysis, and reporting, including managing and interpreting first destination and outcomes data. Excellent presentation and facilitation skills; able to confidently lead workshops, meetings, and group activities. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Skilled in developing promotional materials and presentations using tools such as Canva, PowerPoint, or similar design platforms. Proficient in using communication and event tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or comparable platforms to support in-person and virtual engagement. Collaborative and approachable team member with strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Able to track participation data, collect feedback, and apply insights to improve future programs and events. Flexible to support occasional evening or weekend activities as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Business, Psychology, or a related field. Experience: 3-4 years of experience in career services, student advising, teaching, or other roles involving public speaking or training. Additional training or certification in career coaching, instructional design, or professional development facilitation. Demonstrated success in engaging and motivating students through presentations and interactive learning activities. Experience using Handshake or similar career management platforms for student engagement, employer communication, job postings, and event management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience coordinating programs, events, trainings, or community initiatives that involve planning, outreach, and participant engagement.
• Demonstrated experience presenting, facilitating, or leading workshops, group sessions, or professional development activities for diverse audiences.
• Experience collaborating with teams or partners to organize logistics, marketing, and evaluation for events or programs.
• Strong program and event management abilities, including planning, organization, logistics, and follow-up evaluation.
• Proven experience coordinating events or initiatives that engage participants and strengthen community or organizational goals.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking, analysis, and reporting, including managing and interpreting first destination and outcomes data.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills; able to confidently lead workshops, meetings, and group activities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Skilled in developing promotional materials and presentations using tools such as Canva, PowerPoint, or similar design platforms.
• Proficient in using communication and event tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or comparable platforms to support in-person and virtual engagement.
• Collaborative and approachable team member with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Able to track participation data, collect feedback, and apply insights to improve future programs and events.
• Flexible to support occasional evening or weekend activities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• 3-4 years of experience in career services, student advising, teaching, or other roles involving public speaking or training.
• Additional training or certification in career coaching, instructional design, or professional development facilitation.
• Demonstrated success in engaging and motivating students through presentations and interactive learning activities.
• Experience using Handshake or similar career management platforms for student engagement, employer communication, job postings, and event management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Peer Career Advisor team, including recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating student employees; manage scheduling, approve timecards, and maintain student worker email accounts.
• Collaborate with Career Center staff to train Peer Career Advisors on core appointment types such as résumé and cover letter reviews, LinkedIn optimization, and mock interviews.
• Serve as the primary administrator for First Destination data, overseeing data collection, analysis, and compilation of the annual First Destination Report using Banner and related tools.
• Deliver career workshops and classroom presentations in collaboration with the Coordinator of Career Services & Education, supporting instructional initiatives such as the First-Year Seminar and future embedded curriculum.
• Provide one-on-one career advising appointments to students, addressing topics such as resume reviews, LinkedIn optimization, job search strategies, career exploration, and other career-related needs at various points in their academic journey.
• Oversee all programmatic efforts for the Career & Internship Expo and Graduate Expo each semester, including logistics, marketing, operations, and post-event evaluations to ensure continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement new programs that connect students with employers, promote awareness of career services, and expand professional development opportunities.
• Lead tracking and reporting of Career Center success metrics, including event attendance, satisfaction data, presentations, and employer engagement; collaborate with the Executive Director in developing the annual report highlighting key outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees