Career Coordinator

The Career Coordinator plays a pivotal role in enhancing the career readiness of students. The Career Coordinator is expected to provide personalized guidance, resources, and support to assist students in preparing for successful and meaningful careers. The Career Coordinator serves as a liaison with area businesses and industries to help promote the programs offered at the college and expand work-based learning and employment opportunities.

The Career Coordinator will provide one-on-one and group training opportunities for all aspects of career services to ensure students have the opportunity and skills to obtain a high-wage/high-demand job.

Salary Commensurate with education and experience according to ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule C3.

Grant-Funded (ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule C3, $50,000 annually). Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding. This is a non-tenure track position. Non-Probationary Status cannot be obtained.

The Career Coordinator will perform the following duties (including, but not limited to):

Employer and Community Engagement

* Establish and maintain relationships with local, regional, and state employers to develop internship, cooperative education, apprenticeship, and full-time employment opportunities for students.

* Increase internship, apprenticeship, and work-based learning opportunities in alignment with the college's career technical programs.

* Collaborate with employers to organize career fairs, on-campus recruiting events, and industry-focused networking sessions.

* Collaborate with economic developers, business leaders, industry associations, and local and state agencies to promote college programs and strengthen workforce pipelines.

* Partner with community organizations, workforce agencies, and alumni to expand available career resources and employment connections.

* Establish connections between students and industry representatives through job shadowing, mentoring, and career exploration activities.

* Identify and promote employment opportunities in high-wage, high-demand industries.

* Track and promote job, internship, apprenticeship postings to ensure students have equitable access to opportunities.

Student Career Readiness Support

* Provide comprehensive career development services to support student retention and success, including career coaching, resume development, interview preparation, job search strategies, professional networking, and workplace readiness skills.

* Facilitate workshops, classroom presentations, and career-related programs to improve students' job search abilities and professional development.

* Administer and interpret career assessments to support students in making informed decisions about majors, career pathways, and employment options.

* Guide students in the effective use of career resources, including online job boards, labor market information, and employer directories.

* Support students in developing career action plans that align academic preparation with career goals.

* Maintain records of student interactions, career outcomes, and other relevant data to track the impact of career coaching services and make improvements as needed.

Program and Resource Development

* Develop, implement, and assess outreach strategies to increase awareness of career services among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers.

* Develop and maintain career development resources, including handouts, online guides, and digital career readiness tools.

* Implement career readiness workshops focusing on workplace professionalism, effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

* Use labor market and employment data to inform program development and advise students on in-demand careers.

* Collaborate across departments, including academic divisions, student services, and institutional advancement, to integrate career readiness initiatives into existing programs.

Data Collection and Reporting

* Maintain an active employer contact database and partner with employers to understand workforce needs and align opportunities and academic pathways.

* Maintain accurate student records and track engagement with career services using…