X96475 Career Navigation and Employer Engagement Coordinator

Northeastern State University; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous leave

Job summary

Northeastern State University is seeking a Career Navigation and Employer Engagement Coordinator to lead employer outreach and student career development initiatives through the RiverHawks Regional Workforce Pathways Center.

You will establish partnerships with regional employers, coordinate internships, and support career readiness programming. The role emphasizes engagement, data use, and expanding experiential learning for students’ success and post-graduation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recruiting, academic advising principles, and student development theory.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
• Skill in delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of FERPA and records management.
• Knowledge of state higher-ed policies.
• Knowledge of budget development and management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain partnerships with regional employers.
• Coordinate internships and experiential learning opportunities.
• Support employer participation in workforce symposiums and advisory board activities.
• Assist students with career planning and workforce pathway exploration.
• Oversee employer engagement activities.
• Maintain workforce opportunity databases.
• Coordinate career readiness programming.
• Support placement efforts that improve student workforce outcomes and post-graduation earnings.

Skills

Recruiting knowledge

Data analysis

Delegation

Computer skills

Oral & written communication

FERPA knowledge

Budget management

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Job software proficiency

Job description

X96475 Career Navigation and Employer Engagement Coordinator

Career Navigation and Employer Engagement Coordinator

JOBSUMMARY

This position will lead employer outreach and student career development initiatives through the RiverHawks Regional Workforce Pathways Center.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Establish and maintain partnerships with regional employers.


• Coordinate internships and experiential learning opportunities.


• Support employer participation in workforce symposiums and advisory board activities.


• Assist students with career planning and workforce pathway exploration.


• Will oversee employer engagement activities


• Maintain workforce opportunity databases.


• Coordinate career readiness programming.


• Support placement efforts that improve student workforce outcomes and post-graduation earnings.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of recruiting, academic advising principles, and student development theory.


• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.


• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.


• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.


• Skill in oral and written communication.


• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to student privacy and records management.


• Knowledge of state regents of higher education and RUSO policies.


• Knowledge of budget development and management principles.


• Skill in decision making and problem solving.


• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public and area businesses.

SUPERVISORYCONTROLS

Thesupervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks the work as it is being done and spot-checks the completed work for compliance with established procedures, work accuracy and the nature and propriety of the final results of the work.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include national standards set by national academic advising associations, OSRHE and RUSO policies, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines, Department of Education (DOE) regulations, and university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of varied management duties, as well as coordination of activities and programs. The variety of tasks to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to oversee the university’s workforce efforts and experiential learning opportunities. Success in this position contributes to the successful recruitment, engagement, and retention of students.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, representatives of area businesses, and members of the general public.

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, to justify, defend or negotiate matters, or to motivate persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITY

This position may have direct supervision over assigned student workers and would work with local businesses and other departments across campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.


• Some skill or work experience in an area related to the position description.


• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.


• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience collaborating or communicating with others.


• Experience managing agreements, recruiting, or engaging others.

• Annual salary $52,780.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.

Applications will be accepted until: 11/4/2026

Anticipated hire date: 11/16/2026

NOTE

Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Northeastern State University complies with all “applicable” federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.