Career Coordinator

Calhoun Community College; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Calhoun Community College in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Career Coordinator to support activities in the Career Center. This 25-hour-per-week role focuses on advising students, reviewing resumes, conducting mock interviews, and assisting with career services events.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and the ability to advise students. Salary placement ranges from $29,428 to $35,159 per year, and employment is contingent on funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Ability to advise college students in career planning and development is required.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insurable are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and virtual mock interviews and provide personalized feedback to students.
• Complete resume reviews for students in person and virtually, with suggestions for improvement.
• Assist with the Professional Attire closet and coordinate student appointments.
• Support Career Services events and resources, including job fairs and related modules.
• Prepare a monthly Career Coordinator Performance Report.
• Provide career advising to prospective, current, and alumni students.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Learning Management System

Job description

Continued employment is contingent upon funding.

This position is not tenure eligible.

The Career Coordinator will provide support to the activities in the Career Center.

Salary: Appropriate salary placement on ACCS Salary Schedule H25, grade 01: $29,428 - $35,159

(Salary within this range is determined by your documented years of full-time related work experience)

Work Hours: 25 hours per week between the hours of 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. on Friday

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An online application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts
• Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

1. Conduct in-person and virtual mock interviews and provide individualized feedback to students.
2. Complete resume reviews for students in person and virtually, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
3. Assist with the Professional Attire closet, including conducting student appointments and organizing and arranging items.
4. Assist with Career Services events and resources as needed, including job fairs, mock interview events, Canvas Work-Based Learning Modules, Cooperative Learning initiatives, and Registered Apprenticeship support.
5. Complete a monthly Career Coordinator Performance Report.
6. Provide career advising to prospective, current, and alumni students, including career exploration, career planning, job search strategies, and preparation for employment.
7. Conduct Career Services presentations, as needed.
8. Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
9. Use technology effectively for word processing, record-keeping, instructional applications, electronic communication, information and data management.
10. Comply with ACCS and the College policies.
11. Travel to service area for training and networking opportunities.
12. Perform all duties with professionalism.

1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business, marketing, education, or a related field is required.
2. Ability to effectively advise college students in areas of career planning and development is required.
3. Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insurable is required.

1. Ability to utilize Excel or other database software to enter, format, sort and analyze information.
2. Ability to utilize Word or other word processing tools to prepare and communicate information.
3. Knowledge of a computer based testing environment.
4. Knowledge of Learning Management Systems.
5. Knowledge of how postsecondary institutions operate.
6. Skill in operating a mouse to control a computer.
7. Skill in operating a computer.
8. Skill in utilizing a phone.
9. Skill in operating a fax machine, copier and printer.
10. Skill in operating a video monitor, recorder and/or testing security equipment.
11. Skill in operating a Test Scanner.
12. Ability to utilize administrative software to input and locate information.
13. Ability to utilize and search the internet for information.
14. Ability to utilize online Learning Management systems to administer and proctor exams.
15. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities at one time.
16. Ability to maintain confidential information.
17. Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
18. Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information.
19. Ability to work flexible hours (including evenings and Saturdays.)
20. Ability to work with minimal supervision/work independently.
21. Ability to stay calm under pressure.
22. Conscientious- care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
23. Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
24. A focus on details.
25. A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
26. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
27. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer and testing center needs.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT: In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling [phone], or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website www.sacscoc.org. Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.