Senior Career Development & Outreach Coordinator

Texas A&M University System; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid leave

13–15 holidays

Job summary

West Texas A&M University seeks a Senior Career Services Coordinator for Training and Development to design, coordinate and implement workshops and outreach for the Office of Career and Professional Development. The role engages a diverse student body, including online students, and supervises six Peer Career Ambassadors.

The position reports to the Assistant Director and involves outreach to colleges, faculty, and employers, with a 40-hour work week and some evenings/weekends required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students; community, business and Industry leaders; and University personnel.
• Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, written communication, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple demanding projects.
• Excellent computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of database applications and adept with video conferencing technologies.
• Must be comfortable in and familiar with a team-centered, cross-trained, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.Professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provides career advising to students, prospective students, and alumni in career planning, resume writing, job search, networking, interviewing skills, salary evaluation, career and employment issues, and professional development.
• Plans and assists with Career and Professional Development initiatives and activities, such as job fairs and other special events.
• Proactively seeks out opportunities for outreach and collaboration with academic/administrative departments and student organizations to promote career development.
• Coordinates and maintains schedule of all Career and Professional Development workshops, webinars, and outreach and classroom presentations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Time management

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Database applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Video conferencing technologies

Job description

West Texas A&M University seeks a Senior Career Services Coordinator for Training and Development to design, coordinate and implement workshops and outreach for the Office of Career and Professional Development. The role engages a diverse student body, including online students, and supervises six Peer Career Ambassadors.

The position reports to the Assistant Director and involves outreach to colleges, faculty, and employers, with a 40-hour work week and some evenings/weekends required.