Career Readiness Coordinator

CT State Community College; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; 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 Waterbury, CT, is seeking a Career Readiness Coordinator to collaborate with the Director of Career Services in building career opportunities for students and coordinating programs that integrate academics with work experience.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in related fields, strong communication, and experience in job placement. The position is on-site, full-time, with an anticipated December 2026 start date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 2+ years in related career development.
• Experience in job placement or recruiting.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop employment opportunities for students.
• Market the College’s career programs to employers, students, and faculty.
• Guide students on career-related employment and skill-building.

Skills

Job placement

Career counseling

College experience

Diversity collaboration

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

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: September 3, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 16, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: December 2026

Work Location: CT State Naugatuck Valley (750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708)

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 30, 2026.

Position Summary

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

The Career Readiness Coordinator collaborates with the Director of Career Services in developing career-related jobopportunities among area employers for the students of a Community College. The Coordinator also assists indevelopment, 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, andspecial grant-funded programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of theDean of Students or other administrator, the Career Readiness Coordinator is accountable for promoting and obtaining the participation of employers in programsfor placement of the College’s students in career-related internships and jobs to provide students with experience andpermanent employmentthrougheffective performance in these essential functional areas:

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 moreyears 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 forsuccessful 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

• Direct, student facing experience in a post-secondary educational setting.
• Working knowledge supporting career readiness exploration utilizing platforms such as: Big Interview, Handshake, Forage, Focus2Career or similar platforms.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $66,804approximate annual

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)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees

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 traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)of the Connecticut General Statutes are controllingor there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one oftheabove protectedgroups.

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.