Coordinator/Virtual Career Development

Marshall University; Huntington (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University in Huntington, WV is seeking a Coordinator for Virtual Career Development to support career readiness and professional development for undergraduate and graduate students and alumni through innovative, accessible learning experiences.

The role collaborates across campus to advance strategic initiatives that boost student engagement and career success in both virtual and on‑campus environments, and it reports to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Student Engagement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Human Resource Development, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Student Development, Social Work, Counseling, Workforce Development, or related fields.
• One year of higher education experience in career development, instructional design, counseling, human services, or other related fields.
• Proficiency in the use of technology, e.g Handshake, Navigate, Blackboard, and MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Focus on career readiness, virtual learning, and development of professional competencies through innovative and accessible educational experiences.
• Collaborates across the university to advance strategic initiatives that enhance student engagement and career success in both virtual and in-person environments.
• Reports to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Student Engagement and is based on campus.
• The role may require occasional evening and weekend programming and use of multiple service delivery modalities, including virtual and in-person formats.

Skills

Presentation skills

Career development

Instructional design

Student coaching

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Handshake

Navigate

Blackboard

MS Office

Job description

Position Information

Position TitleCoordinator/Virtual Career DevelopmentBanner Position Number002720E-ClassNC - Nonclassified - .53 or >DepartmentOffice of Career Education - MU3102Job Description

The Coordinator for Virtual Career Development is an integral member of the Office of Career Education (OCE). OCE supports the retention, graduation, and career success of Marshall University undergraduate and graduate students and alumni by providing holistic, inclusive, and impactful career education services and programs.

This position focuses on the career and professional development of students, with an emphasis on career readiness, virtual learning, and the development of professional competencies through innovative and accessible educational experiences.
The Coordinator collaborates across the university to advance strategic initiatives that enhance student engagement and career success in both virtual and in-person environments. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Student Engagement and is based on campus.
The role may require occasional evening and weekend programming and the use of multiple service delivery modalities, including virtual and in-person formats.

Salary Range$44,918-$58,939 - Salary is commensurate with education, experience and internal equitySalary TypeSalaryTime TypeFull-TimeWork LocationMU - Marshall University

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Human Resource Development, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Student Development, Social Work, Counseling, Workforce Development, or related fields.

Experience

One year of higher education experience in career development, instructional design, counseling, human services, or other related fields.
Proficiency in the use of technology, e.g<, Handshake, Navigate, Blackboard, and MS Office software.

Preferred Qualifications

EducationExperience

Strong presentation skills with experience creating and conducting in-person and virtual presentations, workshops, or small groups tailored to specific audiences.

Experience advising, coaching, or counseling students pursuing competitive majors and career goals.

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberMU1274EOpen Date08/05/2026Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions Summary