Internships & Career Services Coordinator

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

5d • $3,751 - $4,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Internships & Career Services Coordinator supports the Voiland College Internships & Career Services (VCICS) vision, mission, and values as well as the overarching Voiland College Student Success (VCSS) mission and goals. The Internships & Career Services Coordinator will be part of a larger VCSS team that strives to support the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA) students to be successful. As part of a larger team, VCICS works alongside tutoring services, academic advising, the VCEA club hub, recruiting, peer mentoring programs, maker space opportunities, and entrepreneurship program.
As the Internships & Career Services Coordinator you are responsible for building strong, intentional relationships and advising students in a variety of career development areas including self-discovery and reflection, understanding the world of work, experiential learning, advanced education, and job and internship searching. You will be responsible for designing engaging and meaningful workshops and programs, coordinating networking opportunities, introducing, and connecting students to work-based learning experiences, and developing intentional relationships with employers, faculty, and staff members. You will advise students on various aspects of entering the world of work, including resume writing and interviewing skills as well as oversee the college’s student club activities that involve career services.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Previous experience in career services, academic advising, student recruiting, or other student service areas at the college/university level.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Experience working with a variety of different populations.
• Work experience with social media platforms.
• Experience conducting workshops and presentations.
• Experience performing database management, records maintenance, and organization within an office environment.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, take initiative, and solve problems.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including some evenings or weekends.
• Willingness to travel to WSU campus locations in Washington.

Responsibilities

• Building strong, intentional relationships and advising students in a variety of career development areas including self-discovery and reflection, understanding the world of work, experiential learning, advanced education, and job and internship searching.
• Designing engaging and meaningful workshops and programs.
• Coordinating networking opportunities.
• Introducing and connecting students to work-based learning experiences.
• Developing intentional relationships with employers, faculty, and staff members.
• Advising students on various aspects of entering the world of work, including resume writing and interviewing skills.
• Overseeing the college’s student club activities that involve career services.

Benefits

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation
• optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

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