Career Coach Coordinator FY

Position: Career Coach Coordinator FY26
Career Coordinator

L1 RPED Grant
- Funded. 39-hours. ($)

Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

This is a non-tenure track position Non-Probationary Status cannot be obtained.

This position is posted in compliance with Alabama Code §16-22-15. It is the intent to place a current employee in this position.

In addition to adhering to the general guidelines as specified by the Faculty/Staff Handbook, the W.A.Y.S Project Director, Asst. Dean of Students, Dean of Students the President, and Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, responsibilities will include the following:

* Design, market, and lead professional development sessions (e.g., Career Exploration Workshops, Career Bootcamps, Soft Skills/Professional Etiquette Workshops) focused on essential skills such as resume writing, interview techniques, networking, and digital branding.

* Plan, organize, and execute a comprehensive schedule of annual events, including Career Fairs connecting students with employers across high-demand sectors (healthcare, tech, manufacturing, etc.). Industry Tours to provide firsthand insight into workplace environments. Annual Pathways & Partners Series events featuring industry professionals and successful graduates. Job Shadowing events.

* Coordinate Internship and Apprenticeship Information Sessions to connect students with work-based learning opportunities.

* Provide one-on-one and group counseling to assist students in assessing strengths, identifying career goals, and creating actionable career development plans.

* Deliver personalized guidance and coaching tailored to individual students' chosen career paths and academic majors.

* Implement strategies to expand campus wide.

* Actively cultivate, formalize, and maintain robust partnerships with local employers to meet the grant outcome of establishing new employer partnerships.

* Coordinate quarterly industry engagement events (e.g., job shadowing days, mentor meetups.

* Formalize partnerships and co-host events with local economic developers and agencies to promote college programs and regional job opportunities.

* Develop, publish, and update a high-demand careers bulletin (digital and print) each semester.

* Execute targeted outreach campaigns to ensure broad awareness or career services among students, alumni, faculty, and industry leaders.

* Collect data and monitor progress against the four SMART goals and project outcomes to ensure accountability and inform program refinement.

* Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with college policy.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in counseling, Education, Human Resources, or a related field.

* 3 years of experience in career services, workforce development, recruiting, or student success roles.

* Demonstrated experience in developing and managing employer relationships and partnerships.

* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to coach students from diverse backgrounds effectively.

* Proficiency in using career assessment tools, job search platforms, and student tracking databases.

Preferred Qualifications

* An understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Alabama Community College System.

* Effective written and oral communication skills.

* Ability to organize and work independently.

* Effective interpersonal skills.

WCCS is an equal opportunity employer and enrolled in E-Verify. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

WCCS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. WCCS reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Applications must be completed online using our online process. Human Resources' contact information is as follows:

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