Career Partnerships & Employer Engagement Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental

Retirement plan

Generous leave time

Tuition benefit programs

Job summary

Washington & Jefferson College seeks a Coordinator for Employer Engagement/Career Advisor to act as a primary liaison between CCAN, employers, alumni and community partners. The role develops and maintains employer partnerships, creates experiential learning opportunities and employment pathways for students, and provides career advising and mentoring across in-person and virtual formats.

The position involves coordinating networking events, expanding career-connected learning, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in career services or related field.
• Knowledge of career readiness frameworks and labor market trends.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and experiential learning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employers and CCAN partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, alumni, and community partners.
• Lead planning and logistics for career events including fairs and info sessions.
• Represent CCAN at campus and community events to promote engagement.
• Coordinate internships, fellowships, and employment opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with faculty and alumni offices to expand career-connected learning.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Career advising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Washington & Jefferson College seeks a Coordinator for Employer Engagement/Career Advisor to act as a primary liaison between CCAN, employers, alumni and community partners. The role develops and maintains employer partnerships, creates experiential learning opportunities and employment pathways for students, and provides career advising and mentoring across in-person and virtual formats.

The position involves coordinating networking events, expanding career-connected learning, and collaborating