Career Services Coordinator Senior

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Career Services Coordinator for the Office of Engineering Career Services. This role leads professional development programs, supports internship/co-op and full-time employment advising, and strengthens industry partnerships for engineering students.

Under supervision, you will coordinate employer engagement events, track student skill development, and collaborate with campus units to enhance career opportunities for MU engineering students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a related role.
• Demonstrated interest in STEM education and career paths.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Designs and leads co-curricular professional development programming.
• Advises engineering students through employer engagement and workshops.
• Maintains knowledge of internship, co-op, and full-time opportunities for students.
• Coordinates employer engagement events and career fair registrations.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

STEM education affinity

Career Services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Hiring Department

Dean of Engineering

Job Description

Career Services Coordinator

The Office of Engineering Career Services invites applications for a self-motivated and student-focused professional for the position of Career Services Coordinator. The Office of Engineering Career Services works collaboratively to provide professional development and employment opportunities for students and represents the College of Engineering to employers (including alumni) seeking to recruit Engineering students.

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean and Director of Recruitment and Retention, the Career Services Coordinator will lead co-curricular programs impacting Engineering students' professional development, including but not limited to professional development programming, internship, co-op, and full-time employment advising.

Duties

• Designs and facilitates co-curricular professional development programming.
• Supports industry partnerships which overlap with CoENGR industrial advisory boards, alumni engagement, and capstone experiences.
• Advises engineering students in professional development through employer/student engagement opportunities, and professional education workshops.
• Identifies professional development opportunities for student organizations, connecting industry partners with organizations whose mission and work are aligned.
• Collaborates with faculty on improving professional skills gaps for students and identifying industry partners relevant to departments' goals including capstone courses, IABs, outcomes, site visits targeting new faculty members, and other opportunities.
• Tracks students' skill development in NACE learning outcomes.
• Maintains knowledge of the industry of engineering, particularly information related to internship, co-op, and full-time positions and competitive regional companies employing Mizzou Engineering students.
• Coordinates Handshake student-facing functions (employer engagement event promotion and career fair registration).
• Collaborates with campus and UM system units such as Extension, MU Career Services Council, and other relevant working groups.
• Collaborates with other team members on critical projects as needed.
• Leads Outcomes survey data collection, the first destination employment survey.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with occasional events required outside of normal hours. Regular onsite work is required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Humanities, Business, Education, Engineering or related field.
• 2 years of experience working in Career Services or related field in higher education or industry.
• Demonstrated interest in and experience working in STEM education and career paths.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $53,976 - $65,000 per year

Grade: GGS 010

University Title: Student Services Coordinator Senior

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

MU application, resume and cover letter

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.