Coordinator for Employer Engagement​/Career Advisor

Coordinator for Employer Engagement/Career Advisor

Until Filled (EST)

Washington, PA, USA

Full Time

The Coordinator for Employer Engagement/Career Advisor serves as the primary liaison between the Center for Career Advising and Networking (CCAN), employers, alumni, and community partners. This position develops and maintains employer partnerships that create experiential learning opportunities and employment pathways for Washington & Jefferson College students. The coordinator provides career advising, cultivates employer relationships, coordinates networking and recruitment events, and promotes career readiness initiatives that support student success.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employers and organizations engaged with CCAN.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, recruiters, alumni, and community partners.
• Lead the planning, logistics, and execution of signature career events, including career fairs, networking events, and employer information sessions, managing all aspects of scheduling, venue coordination, technology, and employer recruitment.
• Represent CCAN at campus and community events to promote employer engagement and student opportunities.
• Assess event participation and outcomes to improve future programming.
• Identify and cultivate internship, practicum, fellowship, mentoring, and employment opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and the Office of Alumni Engagement to expand career-connected learning opportunities.

• Facilitate mentoring initiatives connecting students to alumni and industry professionals.
• Provide personalized, high-impact career advising to students and alumni through individual and group sessions (in-person and virtual), guiding candidates through the entire job search lifecycle from resume creation to salary negotiation.
• Maintain deep knowledge of institutional degree programs and broader labor market trends to offer highly relevant, data-driven career advising.
• Collaborate on the development and execution of innovative career education curricula, workshops, and high-visibility alumni and employer networking events.
• Facilitate workshops, classroom presentations, information tables, and student engagement initiatives related to career and professional readiness.

• Coordinate the promotion, application, selection, and administration of internship award programs.
• Promote fellowship and merit-based opportunities in collaboration with faculty and academic departments.
• Support informational programming related to competitive awards and fellowships.

• Participate in departmental assessment, strategic planning, and institutional initiatives.
• Serve on College committees and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• One to three years of experience in career services, workforce development, recruitment, higher education, student affairs, or a related field.
• Knowledge of career readiness frameworks and best practices in student career development.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and experiential learning.

This position does not involve supervisory responsibility.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education.

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