Career Development Coordinator

Career Development Coordinator

Thiel College seeks an energetic professional to coordinate the Career Development program, connecting students with alumni and regional employers through hands-on relationship building and program operations. This position advances the College's commitment to launching adaptable leaders who meaningfully contribute to their professions and communities. This is a 10-month, full-time position reporting to the Associate Dean for Student Success.

Primary Responsibilities

The Career Development Coordinator manages the day-to-day operations of the Career Development Office by:

* Serving as primary point of contact for regional employers, coordinating on-campus recruiting, job postings, and internship opportunities

* Building and maintaining active connections with alumni for mentorship, networking events, and guest speaking engagements

* Managing Career Corps student leaders and coordinating their activities and professional development

* Tracking student participation and employer engagement to support program assessment

* Collaborating with Academic Affairs and Alumni Relations to integrate career preparation across programs

* Organizing career-related events, workshops, and networking opportunities

* Supporting faculty and staff in connecting students to professional opportunities

* Maintaining career development resources and communication channels

Operational Focus

This role requires a hands-on approach to:

* Cultivate relationships with employers and alumni

* Coordinate logistics for career events and employer visits

* Manage student worker programs supporting career initiatives

* Maintain accurate data related to student engagement and outcomes

* Respond to student, employer, and alumni inquiries

* Support the integration of career development into the student experience

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree

* 1-2 years of experience in career services, alumni relations, employer relations, or related field

* Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

* Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail

* Experience coordinating events or programs

* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge of Handshake career platform

* Experience working with college students

* Understanding of the mission of an independent college grounded in the liberal arts

* Experience managing student workers or volunteers

Send a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three professional references by clicking here. All application materials should be attached in a single PDF document using candidate's last name as the document title.

Review of applications will begin as they are received and continue until the position is filled. Visit the Thiel College web site el.edu to learn more about Thiel College. Thiel is committed to attracting a culturally and professionally diverse faculty and staff who engage our students by providing a rich and fulfilling curricular and co-curricular experience.