School and Career Partnerships Coordinator

Job Details

Chief Objective of Position

To coordinate programs, events, and student engagement activities that support the recruitment, enrollment, and career preparation of new and continuing students participating in the Community Captains Program, the Hampton City Schools Education Partnership, and other educational partnerships. This position reports to the Director of School Partnerships and Outreach and plays a key role in supporting the planning and execution of partnership-based initiatives that promote access, preparation, and success for prospective and current students. A key aspect of the position is serving as a liaison to both internal departments and external partners to coordinate resources, manage programs, and achieve program outcomes.

Work Tasks

Purpose:

This position provides comprehensive support to the Senior Director of School Partnerships and Outreach and to the Center for Career Planning in coordinating and managing high-impact programs, including the Community Captains Program, the Hampton Captains initiative, and other educational and work-based learning partnerships. The Coordinator plays a vital role in the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of program activities designed to support student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and leadership and career development.

School Partnerships:

• Support existing educational partnerships by coordinating programs, events and student engagement activities that support the recruitment, enrollment and coaching of new and continuing students participating in educational partnerships
• Plan and execute partnership-based initiatives that promote access, preparation and success for prospective and current students
• Explore new school partnerships
• Regularly communicate and collaborate with school system partners to coordinate participation, align programming objectives and share information critical to partnership success
• Organize and manage logistics for program-related events, workshops, service days and outreach initiatives
• Maintain detailed records of student interactions, program outcomes and partnership activities within designated systems to support data-driven decision making and program evaluation

Career Partnerships:

• Collaborate with the Center for Career Planning to design events for students that incorporates employers for career exploration and preparation
• Create a structured pathway of major and career exploration and experiential learning opportunities for students throughout their time in college: includes major/career exploration, skill development and networking events to increase access to internship/job opportunities
• Conduct outreach to local employers and build relationships to create and recruit students for internships/work-based learning opportunities
• Partner with employer development team in the Center for Career Planning to maintain employer contacts in Handshake database
• Expand internships/work-based learning opportunities, including micro-internships, and support student access and attainment of opportunities
• Maintain detailed records of student and employer engagement and work-based learning participation

This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

Develops and maintains very positive and professional customer service and/or relations within the office/department and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, staff, guests, and employees. Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Fully supports the “Student’s First” value at CNU and routinely goes the extra mile in providing service. Provide the highest level of customer service with a 95% satisfaction rating with constituencies served.

Reviews and communicates safety issues to assure a safe and healthy workplace and a reduction in work related absence.

Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position. Report unsafe work conditions to your supervisor. Immediately report work-related incidents to your supervisor and participate in accident investigation requests.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA's) related to position

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in productivity and collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Calendar)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative while responding promptly and effectively to time-sensitive requests and shifting priorities
• Capacity to maintain a positive, professional demeanor while managing competing demands and fostering effective teamwork and collaboration across departments and external partners
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to anticipate challenges and implement solutions that support seamless program operations and communications
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive student information in compliance with FERPA and institutional privacy policies

Required Education

Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree with work experience that equates to an advanced degree.

Experience Required

• Experience building relationships with a variety of constituencies
• Experience working in an office environment
• Experience in program development and execution
• Experience handling sensitive information

CNU Information

Christopher Newport University is anchored in excellence, and that is reflected in our ranking as the #1 regional public university in Virginia and #3 among regional public universities in the South. We are an inclusive and kind community, founded on our shared values of honor, scholarship, service and leadership. We offer an outstanding liberal arts education provided by dedicated, gifted teacher-scholars who are supported by a compassionate team of faculty and staff. Our 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students pursue more than 90 areas of study, as they live and learn on a largely residential campus. CNU’s on-campus performing and visual arts centers offer Broadway shows, world-class performances, engaging exhibitions, transformative lectures and classes, and more. Our athletics program is the winningest at any level in Virginia.

Christopher Newport University is in the heart of Newport News, a vibrant city with breathtaking scenery and unique experiences. The city and region offer affordable neighborhoods, local and name-brand shops, diverse dining options, local parks and water access, and fun recreational opportunities. Whatever your interests and goals, you belong at CNU! For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit cnu.edu.