Career Readiness Coordinator: Link Students with Employers

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

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.