Career Services Coordinator – Empower Student Success

Uasys; Arkansas; On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is seeking a Career Services Coordinator to support student success by providing career development and workforce-readiness services. You will connect students with employment and work-based learning opportunities, and build relationships with employers and community partners.

The role involves representing UA Cossatot in the service area, coordinating recruitment activities, and guiding prospective students about college programs and

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in career services, workforce development, student services, facilitation, training, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to provide training, presentations, or workshops related to career readiness and professional skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to identify opportunities, take initiative, and independently follow through on assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide career services to students, including career exploration, job-search assistance, applications, interviewing, and preparation for employment.
• Connect students with employment, internships, work-based learning, and other career-related opportunities.
• Develop and deliver career-readiness and professional skills training, including communication, teamwork, leadership, customer service, workplace expectations, time management, and conflict resolution.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, businesses, industries, and community organizations to identify workforce needs and expand career opportunities for students.
• Support student recruitment and community outreach by representing UA Cossatot at community, industry, career, and college events; coordinating informational and recruitment activities; and providing prospective students with information about college programs, services, admissions, and career opportunities.
• Travel throughout the college service area as needed to conduct employer outreach, recruitment, community engagement, and other Career Services activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to Career Services, student services, employer outreach, and recruitment activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational

Customer service

Self-directed

Proactive

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is seeking a Career Services Coordinator to support student success by providing career development and workforce-readiness services. You will connect students with employment and work-based learning opportunities, and build relationships with employers and community partners.

The role involves representing UA Cossatot in the service area, coordinating recruitment activities, and guiding prospective students about college programs and