Job Location and Development Coordinator

ulsuno; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans Career Development invites applications for a role focused on developing employer relationships and guiding students through internships, co-ops, and part-time jobs. You will collaborate with Career Services, faculty, staff and employers to facilitate student opportunities and improve job search outcomes.

You will assist with resume writing, interview skills development, and workshop delivery, while maintaining employer databases and coordinating on-campus events and marketing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• One year of work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and excellent public relations skills.
• Experience with creative workshop presentations.
• Experience with information technology database management.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with new employers to locate and develop off campus jobs / internships for students.
• Advises and guides undergraduate and graduate students regarding applied work experiences such as internships, co-ops, part-time jobs, and volunteer opportunities.
• Collaborates with LSU New Orleans Career Services, faculty/staff, and employers regarding services that facilitate students in their job search.
• Assists students with resume writing, interview skills-building, and other job search strategies.
• Plans and organizes on-campus recruitment, coordinates job fair activities, and publications of materials.
• Develops materials and teaches experiential employment workshops, classes, and programs on work experience opportunities.
• Maintains a current database of all employers and job listings.
• Provides quarterly progress reports to supervisor.
• Maintains Career Services website and manages departmental marketing and social media.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Public relations skills

Workshop presentations

IT/database management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department

Career Development

Job Summary

• Develops relationships with new employers to locate and develop off campus jobs /internships part-time or full-time, for either for profit or nonprofit employer, for students.
• Advises and guides undergraduate and graduate students regarding applied work experiences, such as internships, co-ops, part-time jobs, and/or volunteer opportunities
• Collaborates with the LSU New Orleans Career Services, faculty/staff, and employers regarding services that facilitate students in their part-time job, internship, and/or coop search
• Assists students with resume writing, interview skills-building, and other job search strategies
• Plans and organizes on-campus recruitment, coordinates job fair activities, and the publication of all JLD and recruiting/promotional materials
• Develops materials and teaches experiential employment workshops, classes, and special programs regarding work experience opportunities (i.e. resume preparation, interview skills, business etiquette and communication, soft-skills development, networking, career fair orientations, workplace values, and job search strategies, etc.).
• Maintains a current database of all employers and job listings
• Maintains annual earnings records, job titles, and number of students placed in part-time jobs and experiential learning. Follow up with employers who do not provide this information voluntarily and/or readily.
• Provides quarterly progress reports to supervisor
• Assists with maintaining the Career Services website
• Manages departmental marketing and social media efforts
• Attends departmental staff meetings
• Assist Alumni on all professional levels and various backgrounds with resume writing, interviewing skills, job search strategies, networking, social media and career guidance.
• Co-manage Career Fairs of over 200+ organizations, twice on an annual basis. The positions at this event include part-time jobs, full-time jobs, internships, cooperative education, volunteering and other career opportunities for graduating students and alumni.
• Coordinates information and schedules interview sessions with employers that are seeking to fill internships, management trainee roles and career opportunities for graduating students
• Other duties as necessary and assigned to support the departmental goals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• One year of work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and excellent public relations skills.
• Experience with creative workshop presentations.
• Experience with information technology database management.

Desired Qualifications

• One or more years experience working in an experiential education office, university career office, or a related position with a human resource, recruitment, or career preparation focus.
• One or more years of work related experience managing social media platforms and creating posts.
• Human services or career counseling experience.
• Experience in teaching and/or marketing.
• Expertise in working with a wide variety of student populations.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to multi-task, goal oriented and results driven, with strong organizational, problem solving, and project management skills.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religi