Career Services Coordinator

Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually
Location : TSCC - 1225 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 07917
College/Division: TSCC-501020-Counseling and Career Guidance
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Trenholm State Community College


Position Summary
The Career Services Coordinator is responsible for all activities related to career development services to aid students, graduates, and community members in locating employment relevant to their education and/or training. The Career Services Coordinator will effectively communicate with local employers and community members to cultivate relationships. The Career Services Coordinator acts as a link between companies and individuals seeking employment opportunities. In addition, this position will be responsible for providing services to students that will directly impact their job readiness skills and understanding of the job search process. This position is responsible for all student follow-up activities, data collection, reports, monitoring of students' licensure passage rate, and organizing intervention strategies to assist students in preparation for licensure exams.


Salary Schedule: C3

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop and coordinate career advising services, job search assistance, career-based internships, and externship opportunities for students, graduates, community members, and various special population grants.
2. Develop new contacts with external organizations for the purpose of expanding employment opportunities for students and alumni.
3. Present workshops on resume writing, interviewing and job search techniques for students.
4. Attend and participate in a variety of workshops, conferences, and meetings, including the annual Job Placement Conference; conduct job search assistance workshops; advise students of appropriate interview techniques, dress and related employer expectations.


5. Assist with the planning and implementation of career development events on and off campus, such as, Career Week, Alabama Connection Graduate, Career Fairs, etc.
6. Research, compile, analyze and summarize data for monthly reports related to student placements; maintain records and information regarding student client calls, interviews and other related issues.
7. Monitor and report certification licensure passage rates of all students.
8. Develop and implement intervention to improve the licensure passage rates of current and former students.
9. Create partnerships and provide leadership in working with faculty, staff and community members in the development of job opportunities for students.
10. Design a career readiness program for students that address the unique needs of students at various developmental stages throughout their college experience.
11. Assist with work study orientation and interview and placement of work study students.
12. Assist with tracking and analyzing job placement activities.
13. Assist with maintaining resource materials related to company and business information and makes this accessible to students, graduates, and community clients.
14. Provide advising, educational guidance and assistance to students by aiding students early (student orientation) to evaluate programs of student and schedules.
15. Catalog and maintain counseling resource materials and supplies.
16. Maintain relationships with alumni.
17. Establish schedules for Career Information Fairs including virtual programming for students, graduates, and community relations.
18. Other duties as assigned including but not limited to committee service, institutional events, and division initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Business, Education, Counseling, or related field required.
Preferred Qualifications:


1. Master's degree.
2. At least two years of higher education experience in counseling or career services.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
1. Knowledge of academic and career assessment strategies, including the use of microcomputers for assessment and instruction.
2. Qualities of leadership and skills of organization.
3. Ability to work well under pressure.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Ability to work with a diverse student population.
6. Ability to perform multiple priorities.
7. Ability to function in an automated work environment.
8. Ability to use educational technology.
Application Procedures/Additional Information


Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
• A current resume, including three (3) references.
• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION:
Neither a resume nor an application is an appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. "Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Minimum Qualifications" section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.


EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation .


This employer participates in E-Verify.

SUMMARY ABOUT US:
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College (Trenholm State) is a comprehensive two-year community college in Montgomery, Alabama. The College offers associate transfer degrees, associate degrees, and certificates that lead directly to the workforce. Additionally, the College provides adult learning opportunities, civic, social, cultural, and personal development; business and industry training; and support for economic development in the central Alabama region. Trenholm State is part of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), governed by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. The College operates multiple instructional sites, including the Trenholm Campus, the Patterson Site, and several off-campus instructional locations offering credit, non-credit, adult education, and dual enrollment programs. Trenholm State delivers additional educational and training services for Montgomery and the surrounding areas. For more information, please visit
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers :
Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit


Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.


Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.


Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.


Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Business, Education, Counseling, or related field?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have knowledge of academic and career assessment?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have knowledge of academic and career assessment strategies to include use of microcomputers for assessment and instruction?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have qualities of leadership and skills of organization?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have the ability to work well under pressure?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have effective oral and written communication skills?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have the ability to work with diverse popuations?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have the ability to perform multiple priorities?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you have the ability to function in an automated work environment?

• Yes
• No

10


Do you have the ability to use educational technology?

• Yes
• No

11


Do you have the ability to traverse campuses?

• Yes
• No

12


Do you have the ability to communicate by using PC, telephone, and written media?

• Yes
• No

13


Will you be able to perform the job functions as stated in the job posting with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question