Career Readiness Coordinator

CT State Community College; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Comprehensive health insurance choices

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College in Norwalk seeks a Career Readiness Coordinator to collaborate with the Director of Career Services and develop career opportunities for students through partnerships with area employers. The role includes administration and marketing of programs integrating academics with practical work experiences such as cooperative education and grant-funded initiatives.

The position emphasizes program development, student guidance, and active participation in events and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience in career development, placement, or education administration.
• Experience in college/university setting.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Develop employment opportunities for students and engage employers.
• Market the College’s career programs to employers, students, and faculty.
• Guide students on career-related employment and skill-building.
• Attend convocation and commencement ceremonies as required.
• Serve on assigned committees and task forces.
• Attend meetings during evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Job placement

Career advising

Higher ed experience

Diversity & inclusion communication

Interpersonal & written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Handshake

Symplicity

12twenty

Job description

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 the Director 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:

Key responsibilities include:

• Development of employment opportunities
• Marketing the College’s career programs to employers, students, and faculty
• Guiding students on career-related employment and skill-building

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance 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 inan 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 $63,585 approximate annual
• This Grant Funded position has the potential of renew annually.

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• 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

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

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 bonafide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

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.