Career and Transfer Connections Coordinator

Summary Description

Under direction of assigned supervisory or management personnel, plans, coordinates, and supports the services and activities of Career and Transfer Connections programs; acts as a liaison to provide students with resources regarding program services to aid in furthering their education and/or successfully obtaining employment during and after the completion of their education; coaches students in employment skills and promotes career and internship opportunities; assists students with transfer preparedness to four-year colleges; provides assistance for a wide variety of assignments related to the development and implementation of assigned programs, projects, and services; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

1. Plan, organize, and coordinate assigned services and activities in support of Career and Transfer Connections programs, including job placement, internship promotion and placement, student transfer readiness, and career and vocational promotion.
2. Meet with students on a one-on-one basis to identify and evaluate internship interest, future career and job readiness, and associated qualifications; coach students on various employments skills including resume writing and cover letter preparation, online presence, and employment interviewing.
3. Promote and administer use of online employment and networking platforms.
4. Establish and maintain strategic relationships with faculty, job placement/training agencies, internship sites, and businesses.
5. Create, implement, and present up-to-date information on transfer preparedness.
6. Coordinate and conduct employment preparation and career information workshops.
7. Develop yearly calendar of events, workshops, and other schedules related to program activities and services.
8. Manage assessment of and reporting co-curricular work-based learning activities and provide Career and Transfer Readiness to students.
9. Arrange site visits with employers to provide visibility to increase internships and career opportunities for students.