Career Readiness Coordinator

About CT State Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success. For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State Position Details Level: Community College Professional 16, 12-month, tenure track position Employment Type: Standard Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Anticipated Start Date: December 2026 Work Location: CT State Naugatuck Valley (750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708) Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Position Summary CT State Community College system offers two-year liberal arts degree programs in an open enrollment environment and also offers a broad range of career, occupational and technical certificate programs in order to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served. These programs emphasize the linkage between academic studies and practical career application. The Career Readiness Coordinator collaborates with the Director of Career Services in developing career-related job opportunities among area employers for the students of a Community College. The Coordinator also assists in development, administration and marketing of programs which integrate students’ academic studies with practical work experience in their career fields. These programs may encompass such areas as cooperative education, career services, and special grant-funded programs. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Development of employment opportunities Marketing the College’s career programs to employers, students, and faculty Guiding students on career-related employment and skill-building Additional Responsibilities Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies Service on assigned committees and task forces Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in an appropriately relevant field with two (2) or more years of experience applying those disciplines in a field related to career development, placement, education administration, or business; or a combination of education, training and experience that would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Job placement or recruiting Career advising or counseling Experience in a college/university setting Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Preferred Qualifications Direct, student facing experience in a post-secondary educational setting Working knowledge supporting career readiness exploration utilizing platforms such as: Big Interview, Handshake, Forage, Focus2Career or similar platforms Salary and Benefits Salary $66,804 approximate annual Benefits Generous leave policies Multiple retirement plan options Comprehensive health insurance choices Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection Tuition reimbursement (if applicable) For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees. Selection Process After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline. The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection. Background Screening Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community. Equity Statement Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities. Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. #J-18808-Ljbffr Connecticut State Community College