Career Readiness Coordinator

Agupdate; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CT State Community College in Norwalk invites applications for a Career Readiness Coordinator. The role collaborates with the Director of Career Services to create internship and job opportunities for students and to market programs that connect academics with work experience.

Responsibilities include developing partnerships with area employers, guiding students in career planning, and coordinating grant-funded programs, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 2+ years in career development or related area.
• Experience in a college/university setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop employment opportunities and market the college's career programs to employers, students, and faculty.
• Guide students on career-related employment and skill-building.
• Attend convocation, commencement ceremonies, and committees; some evenings and weekends.

Skills

Career advising

Job placement/recruiting

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Diversity awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Readiness Coordinator

About CT State Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut's 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

• Posted: August 6, 2026
• Level: Community College Professional 16, 12-month, Special Appointment
• Employment Type: Temporary position, non-tenure track position (Grant-Funded)
• Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Anticipated Start Date: November 2026
• Work Location: CT State Norwalk (188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854)
• Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
• Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Position Summary

CT State Community College system offers two-year liberal arts degree programs in an open enrollment environment and also offers a broad range of career, occupational and technical certificate programs in order to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served. These programs emphasize the linkage between academic studies and practical career application.

The Career Readiness Coordinator collaborates with the Director of Career Services in developing career-related job opportunities among area employers for the students of a Community College. The Coordinator also assists in development, administration and marketing of programs which integrate students' academic studies with practical work experience in their career fields. These programs may encompass such areas as cooperative education, career services, and special grant-funded programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of theDirector of Cooperative Education or Career Services or other administrator, the Career Readiness Coordinator is accountable for promoting and obtaining the participation of employers in programs for placement of the College's students in career-related internships and jobs to provide students with experience and permanent employment through effective performance in these essential duties:

• Development of employment opportunitiesMarketing the College's career programs to employers, students, and facultyGuiding students on career-related employment and skill-building
• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremoniesService on assigned committees and task forcesAttendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriately relevant field with two (2) or more years of experience applying those disciplines in a field related to career development, placement, education administration, or business; or a combination of education, training and experience that would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Job placement or recruiting
• Career advising or counseling
• Experience in a college/university setting
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience developing new business opportunities and building and maintaining employer relationships.
• Experience with career services and recruiting software platforms (e.g., Handshake, Symplicity, 12twenty, or similar platforms).
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing marketing, outreach, and social media strategies.
• Two (2) or more years of experience managing internship, cooperative education, or other experiential learning programs.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $63,585approximate annualThis Grant Funded position has the potential of renew annually.
• CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous leave policiesMultiple retirement plan optionsComprehensive health insurance choicesSupplemental benefits for retirement and family protectionTuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Background Screening

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

Contact Information for Nondiscrimination Policies

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.