Career Connections Coordinator

Central State University; Wilberforce (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central State University is seeking a Career Connections Coordinator to administer and monitor Federal Work-Study programs within Banner ERP, ensuring accurate coding, labor distribution, and EPAF processing. The role includes training supervisors and students on eligibility, awards, compliance, and audit-ready documentation.

You will analyze data to forecast utilization, reconcile payroll, and develop dashboards to support institutional reporting and planning, while tracking student earnings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4+ years in career services or student employment सुन
• Experience with Banner ERP and Handshake preferred
• Knowledge of FERPA, EEO and federal student employment regulations
• Ability to analyze dashboards and reports to improve outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience designing and leading workshops or training sessions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data collection/analysis

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor Federal Work-Study (FWS) student employment processes in Banner ERP.
• Provide training and guidance on eligibility, awards, compliance, and audit documentation.
• Analyze Banner data and allocate reports to forecast utilization and prevent over-awards.
• Maintain real-time tracking of student earnings per federal regulations.
• Coordinate programming and training for student employment practices.
• Develop and track data on student employment, employer engagement, and outcomes.
• Maintain digital tracking of job placement and First Destination Survey data.
• Train students on resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation.
• Contribute to dashboards and institutional planning through trends analysis.
• Create timelines for engagement aligned with employment cycles.
• Conduct career seminars and information sessions as needed.
• Communicate professionally with faculty, staff, employers, and Trustees.

Skills

Strong communication

Data analysis

Training & facilitation

Project management

Multitasking under deadlines

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Counseling, or related

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Data Analytics, or related

Tools

Banner ERP

Handshake

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Special Instructions

All offers of employment at Central State University are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This may include verification of education and employment history, criminal history check, driving record (if applicable), drug screening, and tax compliance review. Certain positions may require additional screenings based on job responsibilities, regulatory requirements, or funding sources. Failure to successfully complete the required background check or provide accurate and complete information may result in withdrawal of an offer or termination of employment.

Posting Information

Posting Number: 0801816
Posting Date: 04/13/2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes
Position Category: Staff – Monthly (Exempt)
Budgeted Annual Salary: Commensurate with experience
Classification Title: Career Connections Coordinator
Department: The Center for Career Exploration and Development

Job Summary / Basic Function

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and monitor Federal Work-Study (FWS) student employment processes within the Banner ERP system, ensuring accurate job coding, labor distribution, and EPAF processing.
• Serve as subject matter expert on Federal Work-Study policies and procedures, providing training and technical guidance to supervisors and students on eligibility verification, award utilization, compliance standards, and audit-ready documentation practices.
• Analyze Banner data and FWS allocation reports to forecast utilization trends, prevent over-awards, reconcile payroll discrepancies, and generate compliance and performance dashboards to support institutional reporting and strategic workforce planning.
• Maintain real‑time tracking of student earnings in compliance with federal regulations.
• Support the implementation, scheduling, preparation, and coordination of programming and training for the student employment practices.
• Assist in the development and implementation of statistical and demographic data tracking on and off campus employment, student income, employer engagement, and placement and program participation.
• Develop and maintain digital tracking of job placement, acquired credentials of students and alumni, and First Destination Survey data.
• Train students to utilize state‑of‑the‑art platforms for resumes, cover letters, elevator pitches, and interview preparation.
• Analyze trends in student employment, employer engagement, and graduate readiness, and contribute to annual dashboard reports and institutional planning efforts.
• Create timelines for student engagement that align with campus employment and employer recruitment cycles, and deadlines for work study, internships, fellowships, graduate school admission, and employment programs.
• Conduct career‑related seminars, on‑campus supervisor and student training, information sessions, and departmental programs as needed.
• Communicate professionally with faculty, staff, employers, Administration, and Trustees as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Counseling, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in career services, student employment, workforce development, or a related area, including administration and monitoring of Federal Work‑Study (FWS) student employment processes within the Banner ERP system.
• Demonstrated experience using career services platforms, especially Handshake and Banner, for employer engagement, job postings, event coordination, campus employment, and data analytics.
• Understanding of FERPA, EEO, and federal regulations regarding student employment.
• Demonstrate use of data dashboards or reports to improve program outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience designing and leading workshops or professional development programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and skilled with data collection and analysis.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic, student‑facing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders, alumni, and employers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Human Resources, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience specifically in career services or student employment programs, with supervisory or program coordination responsibility.
• Prior experience with on‑ and off‑campus employment administration or student employment compliance oversight.
• Proven ability to build partnerships across departments, especially Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, Human Resources, and Academic Affairs.

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