Career Engagement Coordinator

Seattle-University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Tuition assistance

Health plans

Wellness program

Job summary

Seattle University seeks a Career Engagement Coordinator to support delivery, coordination, and promotion of career programs for students and recent alumni. You will provide front-line career support, assist with resumes, interviews, networking, and guide students to campus services.

Working with Career Education, Employer Engagement, and leadership, you will help schedule events, manage communications, and maintain data. A bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years in student services, higher education, or related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, drop-in, and group career support for students and alumni.
• Coordinate programs, events, and communications across Career Engagement.
• Develop and distribute newsletters, emails, and promotional content.
• Support implementation of career technology and data tracking.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Handshake

ConnectSU

Redhawk Hub

Job description

Months Per Year:12Work Model:OnsiteSeattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.Seattle University's Core CompetenciesEffective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.Job Description SummaryThe Career Engagement Coordinator supports the delivery, coordination, and promotion of Career Engagement programs and services for Seattle University students and recent alumni.Serving as a generalist and cross-functional member of the Career Engagement team, this position provides front-line career support to students while coordinating programs, communications, resources, and team initiatives. The Coordinator helps ensure that Career Engagement programs are well organized, effectively promoted, accessible to students, and consistently delivered across the university.The position works collaboratively with Career Education, Employer Engagement, and Career Engagement leadership to support the implementation of strategic initiatives while providing responsive day-to-day support for students and campus partners.Position Description:Career Coaching & Student Support — 35%Provide individual, drop-in, and group career support for students across academic disciplines in ways that are engaging, culturally conscious, and effective.Assist students with resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking, internship and job searches, career exploration, and use of Career Engagement resources.Help students identify appropriate Career Engagement programs, employer opportunities, experiential learning resources, and campus services.Support student intake and referrals to specialized Career Engagement staff when appropriate.Maintain accurate student engagement data and appointment records.Help ensure a welcoming, accessible, and student-centered experience across Career Engagement services.Program & Team Coordination — 35%Provide coordination and implementation support for Career Engagement programs, workshops, events, and strategic initiatives.Assist with scheduling, logistics, registration, materials, communications, and follow-up for programs and events.Support initiatives such as career fairs, employer programs, networking events, mentorship, Career Champions, workshops, and other student engagement activities.Maintain program calendars, project timelines, participation information, and other shared team resources.Coordinate across Career Education and Employer Engagement to help ensure programs and communications are aligned.Participate in and contribute to Career Engagement team meetings, professional development, and division-wide initiatives.Provide administrative and project support for new Career Engagement initiatives as they are developed.Provide additional program and operational support during high-volume periods.Other duties as assigned.Communications, Marketing & Student Outreach — 15%Coordinate student-facing communications promoting Career Engagement programs, services, events, resources, and opportunities.Draft and distribute newsletters, email campaigns, event promotions, digital announcements, and other student communications.Support Career Engagement social media and digital outreach in collaboration with university communications partners.Maintain a communications and promotional calendar for Career Engagement.Develop and update promotional materials, presentations, templates, and other communication resources.Work with Career Engagement staff to identify programs and opportunities requiring targeted student outreach.Help ensure consistent messaging and branding across Career Engagement communications.Identify opportunities to increase student awareness and engagement with Career Engagement services.Career Technology, Digital Resources & Data — 15%Help students navigate Career Engagement technology and digital career resources like Handshake, ConnectSU, Redhawk Hub, and more.Support collection and maintenance of program participation, student engagement, and communications data.Support maintenance and updating of student-facing resources, web content, and career information.Assist with implementation and promotion of new career technologies and AI-enabled career resources.Identify recurring student questions and resource gaps and share insights with the team.QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.One to two years of experience in student services, higher education, career services, recruiting, communications/marketing, event or program coordination, customer service, or a related area.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear and engaging student-facing communications.Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects, programs, events, or deadlines.Demonstrated ability to provide responsive, high-quality service and work effectively with a variety of individuals and stakeholders.Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while independently managing assigned responsibilities.Comfort learning and using digital platforms, communication tools, databases, and other technology.Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students and communities from diverse backgrounds.Commitment to Seattle University’s Jesuit mission and values.Preferred QualificationsExperience working with college students or recent graduates.Experience in career services, academic advising, student affairs, recruiting, human resources, or another student-facing environment.Experience coordinating events, workshops, educational programs, or student engagement activities.Experience developing email campaigns, newsletters, social media content, digital communications, or other marketing materials.Familiarity with career development topics such as resumes, interviewing, networking, career exploration, and internship/job searching.Experience using career management, CRM, email marketing, website/content management, or event-management platforms.Experience supporting employer, alumni, faculty, or community partner engagement.Experience collecting, maintaining, or reporting program participation and engagement data.Interest in emerging career-development technologies, including AI-enabled career tools.Compensation at a Glance$47,569.60 - $59,841.60Application InstructionsPlease attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.Benefits at a GlanceConsistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3–6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter.Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus.All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university’s discretion.