Career Services Coordinator

Georgia Northwestern Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State holidays

Leave benefits

Parental leave

Educational support leave

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking a Career Services Coordinator to manage career counseling and services across multiple campuses. The role requires guiding students in career choices, coordinating with employers, and maintaining the program’s online job platforms.

Travel to other campuses will occasionally be required. The position reports to the Director of Enrollment Services and emphasizes on-campus work with no telework option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of related employment and/or career services experience.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal abilities for a diverse student population.
• Willingness to travel; on-campus presence required; no telework option.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all career counseling and services activities for students.
• Guide students in career choices and connect them with employers.
• Maintain Career Services Handshake and job postings; share information with faculty.
• Plan and conduct job fairs and workshops for students and graduates.
• Stay informed on industry trends and salary data relevant to program offerings.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to track employment outcomes and provide reports.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Handshake

Purple Briefcase

Symplicity

GA@Work

Salesforce/Target X

Slate

Element 451

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Career Services Coordinator

Agency: Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000004417

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $50,000

Job Description

Career Services Coordinator Full Time Campus TBD

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Career Services Coordinator on one of our six local campuses and will be required to travel to other campuses to meet operational requirements. This position will report to the Director of Enrollment Services. The Career Services Coordinator will, under minimal supervision, coordinate all career counseling and career services activities; guide students in the identification of potential career choices and coordinate the career services between students and employers; maintain active involvement in community organizations; use analytical and computer skills to improve student engagement; complete administrative reports; coordinate with internal and external team members; and assist with recruiting activities. This position requires an on-campus work environment presence and does not offer a telework option.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Guides students in identifying a potential program of study and career choices to identify their abilities, needs, interests, and values about career opportunities and job searches
• Receives, processes, files, and makes available information to students concerning job opportunities and stays in regular contact with students to provide job leads and follow up on the progress of their job search.
• Provides one-on-one counseling to students seeking assistance with creating resumes and cover letters, job search, interviewing, and other skills.
• Maintains and updates webpage and Career Services Handshake account, which include links to job postings and job search sites, helpful tips on the job search, and information about area job fairs.
• Conducts job fairs to provide students/graduates with area employment opportunities.
• Provides workshops and presentations to classes and/or groups requesting information related to career services.
• Stays abreast of area business and industry trends; maintains updated information on salaries for those programs offered by the college.
• Provides job postings to program faculty to share with their students; contacts faculty about possible candidates for jobs.
• Works closely with faculty and staff to follow up on student employment data.
• Attends meetings, workshops, peer group meetings, and other business-related events to keep updated on changes within the profession.
• This will sometimes require overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4)-year college or university and two (2) years of related employment and/or career services experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills for a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited university and/or three plus (3+) years of career services experience in a higher education setting
• Certification or previous professional development in resume building, creating cover letters, or interview skills
• Experience supervising employees, especially across multiple sites or campuses
• Exceptional presentation abilities, including in-classroom workshops or teaching experience
• Experience with college career network platforms such as Handshake, Purple Briefcase, Symplicity, GA@Work, etc.
• Experience with CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce/Target X, or comparable systems such as Slate or Element 451
• Experience planning and implementing large-scale events such as job fairs or on-campus resource fairs
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop/Premier (or equivalent video and photo editing software), virtual meeting/webinar software, etc.
• Familiarity with AI productivity tools (Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar)
• Digital content management experience, including YouScience or Pathful Explore (formerly Virtual Job Shadow) or similar software, creating video training content, managing social media accounts, job boards, and creating live virtual events
• Active relationships with area businesses and/or networking organizations
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in a classroom or office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects to a light to medium weight. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes. If the job involves driving, physical requirements include the ability to operate a vehicle and sit for extended periods.

Salary: $50,000

Benefits

• 13 paid State holidays
• annual and sick leave
• paid parental leave
• educational support leave
• options in the State of Georgia health and flexible benefits package
• 401K & 457 options
• a choice of two retirement systems dependent upon position: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employee’s Retirement System of Georgia.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia Equal Opportunity Employer A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation under any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Title IX and Equity Coordinator

Linda McEntire, Floyd County Campus, Building I Room 105, 706-516-5184, [e-mail].

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university in a related field *and* Three (3) years of work related experience.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.