Strategic Career Partnerships Lead

ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson State Community College seeks a Career Coordinator to lead employer engagement, expand career-connected learning, and coordinate internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, mentoring, and other work-based learning opportunities for students and alumni.

This grant-funded, non-tenure track position requires a Bachelor’s degree, one year of related experience, and strong communication and organizational skills. Some travel and flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• One year of relevant professional experience in career services, workforce development, employer relations, student services in an educational setting, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Two years of relevant experience in career services, workforce development, or employer relations (preferred).
• Experience in career technical education or higher education is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with employers, workforce agencies, and community partners to expand career pathways and opportunities for students and alumni.
• Leads employer engagement and recruiting activities including on-campus recruiting, information sessions, career fairs, and other opportunities connecting students and alumni with employers.
• Coordinates career exploration, workforce development, and industry engagement activities with secondary schools, departments, and community organizations.
• Identifies and promotes employment opportunities for students and alumni through job postings and career resources.
• Provides career readiness support through workshops, resources, and individualized assistance.
• Delivers career coaching to support exploration, goal setting, and development of career plans.
• Maintains records and tracks employer engagement and student outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Engages employers regarding hires and communicates feedback for program improvements.
• Monitors regional labor market conditions to identify trends and inform opportunities.
• Maintains a flexible schedule including travel, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Participates on College committees and task forces as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Lawson State Community College seeks a Career Coordinator to lead employer engagement, expand career-connected learning, and coordinate internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, mentoring, and other work-based learning opportunities for students and alumni.

This grant-funded, non-tenure track position requires a Bachelor’s degree, one year of related experience, and strong communication and organizational skills. Some travel and flexible hours may be required.