Coordinator of Career Development

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) match

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-life balance

9.5 paid holidays

Closing pay

Job summary

Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College is seeking a Coordinator of Career Development to guide students through exploring career pathways, building workforce-ready skills, connecting with employers, and gaining real-world experience.

The role leads a comprehensive Career Development Model and collaborates with Student Services, Academic Affairs, Workforce Solutions, and community partners to prepare students for successful employment and lifelong career success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field was required.
• Three years of progressively responsible leadership experience in career services or related field.
• Experience building partnerships with employers and educational institutions.
• Experience using data to guide program improvement and planning.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for a college-wide career development strategy that extends beyond traditional career services.
• Design and oversee programs for career exploration, planning, and readiness.
• Coordinate career assessments, pathway exploration, labor market information resources, and coaching.
• Encourage the use of Handshake.
• Collaborate with departments and partners to expand internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Handshake

Job description

Title: Coordinator of Career Development

Salary Range: $4,014 (Monthly Minimum under 12-month Contract)

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Southcentral KY Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Main

Department: Student Services

Total Rewards

Southcentral KY Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College is seeking a Coordinator of Career Development to help students explore career pathways, build workforce-ready skills, connect with employers, and gain real-world experience. If you're passionate about student success and helping others achieve their career goals

Job Duties:

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Career Development. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Student Services, the Coordinator provides visionary leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive, college-wide Career Development Model.

Career Development empowers students to connect education with opportunity by integrating career exploration, skill development, real-world experiences, and employer connections throughout the student journey.

Working collaboratively across the college and with community and industry partners, the Coordinator of Career Development supports students in making informed career decisions, confidently entering the workforce, and building meaningful careers.

The Coordinator serves as the institution's lead strategist for career development initiatives and is responsible for creating a coordinated approach that integrates career exploration, career planning, career readiness, experiential learning, employer engagement, and outcomes assessment throughout the student lifecycle.

The position collaborates extensively with Student Services, Academic Affairs, Workforce Solutions, employers, and community partners to ensure students are prepared for successful employment, transfer, and lifelong career success.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Development

• Provide leadership for a college-wide career development strategy that extends beyond traditional career services and becomes an integrated student success initiative.

Career Development Programs and Student Success

• Design and oversee programs that support career exploration, career planning, and career readiness.
• Coordinate career assessments, career pathway exploration, labor market information resources, and career coaching services.
• Encourage the use of Handshake

Experiential Learning and Workforce Preparation

• Collaborate with academic departments and Workforce Solutions to expand internships, apprenticeships, clinical experiences, job shadowing, and other work-based learning opportunities.
• Support faculty and staff in embedding career readiness competencies throughout curricular and co-curricular experiences.
• Ensure students gain meaningful hands-on experiences that enhance employment and transfer outcomes.

Employer and Community Engagement

• Create employer engagement strategies that establish sustainable talent pipelines for students and graduates.
• Serve as the college's primary liaison for career development and employer engagement initiatives.

Assessment, Data, and Outcomes Measurement

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to career development, student participation, employment outcomes, transfer outcomes, and employer engagement.
• Prepare reports and presentations for college leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accountability for career development initiatives through regular assessment and outcome evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Business, Human Resources, Workforce Development, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible leadership experience in career services, workforce development, student affairs, employer engagement, talent development, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience building partnerships with employers, educational institutions, or community organizations.
• Experience using data and assessments to guide program improvement and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Additional Skills Requested:

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.