Career Data and Outcomes Coordinator; GA

Location: Farmville, VA
Category:
Administrative/Professional
Job Type: Exempt
Posted On:
Thu Jun 11 2026

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Career Data and Outcomes Coordinator (GA049) in Alumni and Career Services. The coordinator will support institution‑wide career data initiatives, coordinate data collection, ensure accuracy, and support reporting related to work‑based learning (WBL) participation and career outcomes.

This position is grant‑funded for a period of up to two years, with an annual salary of $60,000. It is located in Farmville, Virginia with a preference for in‑person work on campus;
Hybrid work may be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Maintain and support career‑related data systems (e.g., Handshake, CRM platforms, student information systems) and assist with system configuration, data mapping, and integration across platforms.
• Implement and enhance a longitudinal tracking system that monitors student participation in WBL across academic and co‑curricular programs from enrollment through graduation and links to post‑graduation outcome data (e.g., First‑Destination Survey).
• Build and maintain the institution’s WBL data collection framework aligned with SCHEV’s Data Quality Framework dimensions: accuracy, completeness, consistency, validity, integrity, uniqueness, and timeliness.
• Support a newly established WBL Data Governance Team in developing universal WBL definitions, policies, and decision‑making structure in accordance with SCHEV Guidelines. Promote awareness of these standards across campus units.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to develop course type code tagging protocols to ensure students are accurately enrolled and classified in internship and WBL courses.
• Conduct a degree‑level inventory and gap analysis of WBL offerings across all academic programs.
• Coordinate data collection processes between academic affairs, career services, the registrar, institutional research, student affairs, and other relevant campus units.
• Serve as the primary coordinator of the University’s post‑graduation outcomes data collection efforts, including administration of the First Destination Survey and collaboration with campus partners to collect, verify, and report career outcomes data at key intervals.
• Establish and maintain systematic tools and processes for capturing employer recruiting, hiring, and partnership data.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards, reports, and/or data visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, or comparable platforms to support stakeholder data requests and communicate WBL participation and career outcomes data to a variety of institutional audiences.
• In collaboration with leadership, compile and submit semi‑annual performance measure reports to SCHEV in accordance with grant requirements and deadlines.
• Train relevant staff across campus on system use, data entry standards, and data quality protocols.
• Develop a comprehensive sustainability and institutionalization plan to ensure WBL data practices are embedded into institutional reporting cycles and strategic planning beyond the grant period.

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education, business, data analytics, social sciences, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in data coordination, systems support, institutional research, or administrative roles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage datasets and ensure data accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data cleaning).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience with data querying, reporting, or technical data management tools (e.g., SQL, Banner reporting environments, APIs, AI‑assisted analytics tools, or data visualization platforms such as Tableau or Power BI).
• Familiarity with career services platforms such as Handshake.
• Knowledge of survey methodologies (e.g., First Destination Survey/NACE standards).
• Understanding of internships, experiential learning, and/or student success metrics.

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts.
• Paid leave (including sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.) and 13 holidays.
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)).
• Life & long‑term care insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
• Educational benefits for most employees.
• Cost‑effective fitness center membership for employees.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA.