Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Career Development Coordinator
Reports To : Director of Career Development Office : Career Development

FLSA Status : Exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees internship and coursework funding programs.
• Assembles and distributes program materials to students, current, and prospective internship host sites.
• Meets with students to inform them about the programs and assist with selection of site(s) – both existing opportunities and creating new ones.
• Coordinates online application procedures.
• Communicate with internship mentors and students throughout the summer to monitor and evaluate their progress.
• Coordinates faculty funding committee selection meetings.
• Compiles internship and coursework data and statistics for end-of-year reports.
• Manages program budgets and creates payment schedule; works with the Finance Office to create and process requisitions for payments.
• Oversee the coordination and management of student work-study employment on campus.
• Assists with on campus opening opportunities.
• Works closely with the hiring managers with hiring and placement of student locations.
• Answer student questions about work study jobs.
• Helps plan frequent events designed to educate students about opportunities for their future, including graduate school information sessions, alumni panels, career workshops, career fairs, etc.
• Seeks out appropriate speakers and arranges for their visit to campus.
• Plans for the annual Summer Experience Fair, Internship Search Workshop, and internship and coursework funding awards events.
• With student aide assistance, they create promotional materials and advertise events to students.
• Advertises part-time, off-campus student positions.
• Designs and distributes newsletters with information relevant to student interests, including internships, graduate school, full-time jobs, etc.
• Create database to archive newsletter opportunities.
• With student aide assistance, coordinate office social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram).
• Conducts research in response to student and alumni requests and assists students in learning how to do research for themselves.
• Compiles the results of the Senior exit and First Destination alumni surveys and maintains data for use by college offices.
• Summarizes office appointment tracking data for insights into marketing programs to students relative to interests.
• Meet with students and alumni to advise on resume and cover letter preparation, internship and job search strategies, graduate school preparation, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Applicant should be physically capable of walking or standing on a post outdoors for extended periods of time, as well as ascending and descending stairs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficiency in MS Office- Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams Meetings
• Have or acquire a solid understanding of St. John's College and its academic program so as to effectively counsel students and alumni.
• Commitment to higher education and St. John's students' success.
• Ability to work independently and as a team, be a creative and strategic thinker, and will be self-motivated to meet or exceed goals.
• Extremely strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to speak clearly and with confidence in public situations.
• Must be collaborative and possess good judgment, strong organizational skills, the ability to manage several projects simultaneously, and the maturity to make quick and appropriate decisions under pressure.
• Display creativity, initiative, and positive attitude in carrying out responsibilities.
• Ability to oversee multiple tasks with attention to detail, a motivated/enthusiastic work style.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents including students, employers, alumni, faculty, and staff.
• High energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to deal with multiple projects.
• Flexibility with hours, especially during periods when programs may extend outside of regular work hours, including some weekend work.
• Valid Driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Desired: St. John’s alumnus; relevant career development experience.

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