Career Services Coordinator

Career Services Coordinator

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Career Services Coordinator on one of our six local campuses and will be required to travel to other campuses to meet operational requirements. This position will report to the Director of Enrollment Services. The Career Services Coordinator will, under minimal supervision, coordinate all career counseling and career services activities; guide students in the identification of potential career choices and coordinate the career services between students and employers; maintain active involvement in community organizations; use analytical and computer skills to improve student engagement; complete administrative reports; coordinate with internal and external team members; and assist with recruiting activities. This position requires an on-campus work environment presence and does not offer a telework option.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Guides students in identifying a potential program of study and career choices to identify their abilities, needs, interests, and values about career opportunities and job searches
• Receives, processes, files, and makes available information to students concerning job opportunities and stays in regular contact with students to provide job leads and follow up on the progress of their job search.
• Provides one-on-one counseling to students seeking assistance with creating resumes and cover letters, job search, interviewing, and other skills.
• Maintains and updates webpage and Career Services Handshake account, which include links to job postings and job search sites, helpful tips on the job search, and information about area job fairs.
• Conducts job fairs to provide students/graduates with area employment opportunities.
• Provides workshops and presentations to classes and/or groups requesting information related to career services.
• Stays abreast of area business and industry trends; maintains updated information on salaries for those programs offered by the college.
• Provides job postings to program faculty to share with their students; contacts faculty about possible candidates for jobs.
• Works closely with faculty and staff to follow up on student employment data.
• Attends meetings, workshops, peer group meetings, and other business-related events to keep updated on changes within the profession. This will sometimes require overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4)-year college or university and two (2) years of related employment and/or career services experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills for a diverse student population

Salary: $50,000

Benefits:

If this is a full-time position, benefits include: 13 paid State holidays, annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, educational support leave, options in the State of Georgia health and flexible benefits package, 401K & 457 options, a choice of two retirement systems dependent upon position: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employee's Retirement System of Georgia.

Application Process:

All application packets MUST be completed via the Team Georgia Careers website. We do not accept applicant resumes, transcripts, etc. in any other format except through the application process on the Team Georgia Careers website. In order for your application to be considered complete, please attach Resume, professional references, and education credentials such as licenses, certifications, and transcripts, if applicable and those will be verified prior to beginning employment. Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check, shall be conducted on all candidates prior to employment. Some positions may require a motor vehicle record search, credit history and drug screen. No phone calls or emails please.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.