Title: Career Services Coordinator - Part Time (Temporary)

VP Area: Academic Affairs

Department: Library & Academic Services

Published Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly

Job Summary/Basic Function:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, promote and lead programs for Career Services.
• Manage the Career Services Resource Center and associated activities.
• Build relationships with internal and external constituents and agencies to foster career, internship and fieldwork opportunities for LSSU students and alumni.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
• Explore and promote a wide variety of career resources to share with students.
• Maintain Career Services website and social media.
• Coordinate, promote and implement minimum of two career/job fairs per year.
• Collection and analysis of employment data as may be required (e.g., Perkins, MI Talent Connect, etc.).
• Work with UP Michigan Works to facilitate collaboration on campus.
• Record and report on assessment and usage data used for evaluating program goals. Collect and apply evaluative data to improve services and training.
• Manage all aspects of Career Services Management CSM software.
• Support students as they prepare for applying to graduate school, service opportunities and gap year exploration.
• Maintain budget for Career Services.
• Work with faculty and students to introduce, develop and disseminate e-portfolio system.
• Implement and manage career and major exploration system/program.
• Stay current on trends in Career Services.
• Manage and promote Seamore’s Closet and Seamore’s Annex.
• Explore grant opportunities to expand potential services.
• Work with Regional Center students to provide Career Services support.
• Serve as part of the Study Abroad team.
• Work with the Prison Education program to ensure Career Services are being delivered.
• Work in collaboration with the Library and Academic Services team in assisting students using all functional areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education;

Demonstrated ability to work independently;

Demonstrated strong interpersonal and organizational skills;

Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and publishing programs;

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, employees, employers and outside agencies;

Experience training others in new skill sets.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum two years of experience with career planning and placement services;

Minimum two years working in an academic environment;

Collaboration and facilitation experience;

Experience presenting in front of groups;

Experience managing web-based software;

Experience with E-Portfolios;

Comfortable with using and promoting social media in a professional environment;

Post-Baccalaureate academic experience.

Physical Demands:

Adequate physical fitness to be able to sit and concentrate for long periods of time;

Use of fine motor skills to operate computer;

Ability to see, hear, and speak with or without the use of aids to perform normal office tasks;

Use of gross motor skills to perform supervisory and organizational duties.

Work Hours: 

To Be Determined

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.