NSME Internship & Career Coordinator

California State University, Bakersfield•Bakersfield, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) develops and implements grant-funded initiatives that strengthen STEM education, workforce development, and regional partnerships across K-12 schools, community colleges, industry, and university programs. These initiatives increase student access, persistence, experiential learning, transfer success, and career readiness while supporting California's workforce priorities. Under general supervision of the Director of Grants and Outreach, the position is responsible for providing guidance and information on career opportunities, job application review, interview practice, and communication skills development in collaboration with the Center for Career Education and Community Engagement, but specific to STEM fields.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field, and some experience in student services.
Specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the appropriate knowledge, and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Equivalent amounts of graduate level job‑related education may be substituted for the required experience.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
Working knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior.
Knowledge of research and observation techniques for the purpose of recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information.
Knowledge of the techniques and methods of interviewing.
Ability to gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences, and interviews.
Ability to clearly express ideas and recommendations orally and write clear and concise reports.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an education setting.
Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

Responsibilities

Provide information on career opportunities, job application review, interview practice, and communication skills development in collaboration with the Center for Career Education and Community Engagement (CECE).
Assist with industry specific resume writing and cover letter assistance in collaboration with CECE.
Create and distribute bi-weekly career and internship related newsletters.
Assist with developing and hosting career and internship workshops each semester, coordinate seminars with industry support.
Attend and make presentations from scripted materials during new student orientations and NSME-specific courses, and other events as needed.
Identify, recruit, develop and maintain relationships with prospective and existing employers that will recruit CSUB students and graduates.
Support University’s initiative to increase internship opportunities and career awareness for students, and industry-sponsored projects.
Collaborate with on-campus constituents to develop and promote meaningful and mutually beneficial student internship programs.
Engage in one-on-one contact with employers through phone, email, and off campus site visits.
Coordinate relationship development processes and strategies.
Work collectively with on-campus units including academic departments, advancement, alumni association, and student organizations to provide coordinated customer service to employers.
Coordinate ongoing assessment of employer relations efforts and provide feedback on the effectiveness of those efforts.
Collect data and track student progress in support of the PI.
Update the website for NSME Internships
Assist with developing marketing materials to promote events and employer services.
Represent CSUB and NSME in various external and campus events.
Assist with special events and projects as requested.