Coordinator/Center for Student Career, Engagement, & Leadership

Westmoreland-County-Community-College; Youngwood (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College seeks a Coordinator for the Center for Student Career, Engagement, & Leadership to provide strategic leadership in career development, student engagement, and leadership opportunities. You will supervise the Center staff, manage operations, and strengthen employer connections to support student success.

The role emphasizes developing career programming, events, and services across campuses, leveraging data to inform programs and improve services for diverse

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience is required.
• Prior supervisory and management experience is required.
• Experience managing a department budget is required.
• Prior experience planning and implementing career fairs, employer events, and/or career exploration activities for students is required.
• Prior experience partnering with employers to create meaningful career, networking, and other opportunities for students is required.
• Associate’s degree in a related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute the strategic vision and priorities for the Center for Student Career, Engagement, & Leadership in alignment with the College’s strategic goals and commitment to student success.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of career development, student engagement, leadership development, and professional development programs and services.
• Develop and execute employer outreach and relationship management strategies that expand opportunities for students and strengthen the College’s connections with the regional workforce.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with employers, community organizations, academic departments, faculty, and College departments to create meaningful career, networking, experiential learning, leadership, and professional development opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with employers to identify emerging workforce needs, evolving student trends, innovative hiring practices, and opportunities to strengthen students’ career readiness.
• Lead the development and implementation of career programming, including employer events, career fairs, networking opportunities, professional development programs, career exploration activities, and other student-centered initiatives.
• Oversee the development and delivery of individualized and group career development services focused on self-assessment, career exploration, job and internship search strategies, professional communication, reflection, and strategic decision-making.
• Lead initiatives that provide students with opportunities to develop leadership, professional, interpersonal, and organizational skills through meaningful engagement in campus and community activities.
• Oversee student engagement initiatives and campus programming designed to increase student involvement, connection, leadership development, and participation in the College community.
• Provide strategic oversight for student transition initiatives designed to help students successfully navigate key points throughout their college experience.
• Cultivate strong connections with academic departments and student services to ensure coordinated support, effective referrals, and integrated career and engagement opportunities for students.
• Lead the Center team in developing innovative methods of program and service delivery, including in-person, virtual, and technology-enhanced approaches.

Skills

3-5 years related work experience

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Career fairs/events planning

Employer partnerships

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Coordinator/Center for Student Career, Engagement, & Leadership

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Coordinator/Center for Student Career, Engagement, & Leadership

Division

Division Student Success(DIV)

Department

Department Career Connections

Job Description

Position Overview: The Coordinator of the Center for Student Career, Engagement, & Leadership provides strategic leadership for the College’s career development, student engagement, leadership development, and related co-curricular initiatives. This position leads the development and delivery of student-centered programs and services that connect students’ academic experiences with career exploration, professional development, leadership opportunities, employer engagement, and meaningful involvement in the College community. The Coordinator supervises the Center staff, manages departmental operations and resources, and serves as a key institutional leader in advancing career readiness, student engagement, leadership development, and employer-connected learning at Westmoreland.

Essential Job Functions:

• Establish and execute the strategic vision and priorities for the Center for Student Career, Engagement, & Leadership in alignment with the College’s strategic goals and commitment to student success.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of career development, student engagement, leadership development, and professional development programs and services.
• Develop and execute employer outreach and relationship management strategies that expand opportunities for students and strengthen the College’s connections with the regional workforce.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with employers, community organizations, academic departments, faculty, and College departments to create meaningful career, networking, experiential learning, leadership, and professional development opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with employers to identify emerging workforce needs, evolving student trends, innovative hiring practices, and opportunities to strengthen students’ career readiness.
• Lead the development and implementation of career programming, including employer events, career fairs, networking opportunities, professional development programs, career exploration activities, and other student-centered initiatives.
• Oversee the development and delivery of individualized and group career development services focused on self-assessment, career exploration, job and internship search strategies, professional communication, reflection, and strategic decision-making.
• Lead initiatives that provide students with opportunities to develop leadership, professional, interpersonal, and organizational skills through meaningful engagement in campus and community activities.
• Oversee student engagement initiatives and campus programming designed to increase student involvement, connection, leadership development, and participation in the College community.
• Provide strategic oversight for student transition initiatives designed to help students successfully navigate key points throughout their college experience.
• Cultivate strong connections with academic departments and student services to ensure coordinated support, effective referrals, and integrated career and engagement opportunities for students.
• Lead the Center team in developing innovative methods of program and service delivery, including in-person, virtual, and technology-enhanced approaches.
• Identify and leverage existing and emerging technologies to enhance career development, student engagement, employer connections, leadership development, and access to services.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement by monitoring emerging trends, research, and best practices and integrating relevant approaches into the Center’s programs and services.
• Promote awareness and visibility of Center programs and services across the College and coordinate outreach with deans, administrators, faculty, student services, and other campus partners.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the Center and the College regarding career development, student engagement, leadership development, employer engagement, and relevant workforce and economic trends.
• Oversee the Center’s programming and activities across campuses and College centers.
• Oversee the development and implementation of assessment processes, quantitative and qualitative measures, key performance indicators, and other methods of evaluating the effectiveness and impact of Center programs and services.
• Use student, employer, and workforce data to inform program development, identify emerging needs, and guide strategic decision-making.
• Reimagine and advance career and engagement services through flexible, forward-thinking strategies that meet students where they are and create meaningful connections between their academic experience, career goals, leadership development, and involvement in the College community.
• Prepare and administer the departmental budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Prepare and submit departmental reports, including annual reports and comprehensive reviews.
• Manage and oversee the Career Closet, including donations and related operations.
• Serve as the division leader in the absence of the Dean of Students.
• Hire, mentor, supervise, and evaluate direct reports and establish clear expectations for performance and professional development.
• Provide leadership and direction to Center staff while fostering a collaborative, student-centered team environment.
• Perform job duties in accordance with College policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Other Job Functions:

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, work groups/teams, and professional organizations.
• Enhance professional knowledge by keeping current with emerging practices; monitor developing trends; integrate new technologies as applicable.
• Serve as a member of the President’s Council.
• Advocate for the College at community events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic assessment skills and ability to use findings to improve career resources for students.
• Demonstrated skill in planning, writing, organizing, drafting, and editing written documents.
• Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of technical principles, theories and concepts in field of specialization.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues consistently, confidentially and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and manage multiple tasks in a constantly changing work environment while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to independently make decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field is required
• 3-5 years of related work experience is required
• Prior supervisory and management experience required
• Experience managing a department budget required
• Prior experience planning and implementing career fairs, employer events, and/or career exploration activities for students required
• Prior experience partnering with employers to create meaningful career, networking, and other opportunities for students required
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance are required
• Basic Employment Verification, National Criminal Database Search, and Five-Panel Drug Screen are required, at the College’s expense

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Related work experience in higher education is preferred

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around campus
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional bending

Audible Demands:

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation

Visual Demands:

• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control.
• Minimal risk of injury or work-related illnesses.

Salary $60,037

Schedule Days/Hours

Posting Number

Posting Number S-2023-287-P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/29/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have an Associate or higher degree in a related field which is a requirement for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have 3 - 5 years of related work experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have prior supervisory and management experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have experience managing a departmental budget?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have prior experience planning and implementing career fairs, employer events, and/or career exploration activities for students which is a requirement of this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have prior experience partnering with employers to create meaningful career, networking, and other opportunities for students?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicants Documents

• Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Optional Documents
• Transcripts

Contact US: If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 724-925-4143 or via email [e-mail]

Westmoreland County Community College

145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.