X96475 Career Navigation and Employer Engagement Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

This position will lead employer outreach and student career development initiatives through the RiverHawks Regional Workforce Pathways Center.

MAJOR DUTIES

Establish and maintain partnerships with regional employers.
Coordinate internships and experiential learning opportunities.
Support employer participation in workforce symposiums and advisory board activities.
Assist students with career planning and workforce pathway exploration.
Will oversee employer engagement activities
Maintain workforce opportunity databases.
Coordinate career readiness programming.
Support placement efforts that improve student workforce outcomes and post-graduation earnings.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of recruiting, academic advising principles, and student development theory.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to student privacy and records management.
• Knowledge of state regents of higher education and RUSO policies.
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public and area businesses.
  

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks the work as it is being done and spot-checks the completed work for compliance with established procedures, work accuracy and the nature and propriety of the final results of the work.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include national standards set by national academic advising associations, OSRHE and RUSO policies, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines, Department of Education (DOE) regulations, and university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of varied management duties, as well as coordination of activities and programs. The variety of tasks to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to oversee the university’s workforce efforts and experiential learning opportunities. Success in this position contributes to the successful recruitment, engagement, and retention of students.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, representatives of area businesses, and members of the general public.
Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, to justify, defend or negotiate matters, or to motivate persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position may have direct supervision over assigned student workers and would work with local businesses and other departments across campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Some skill or work experience in an area related to the position description.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience collaborating or communicating with others.
Experience managing agreements, recruiting, or engaging others.

Annual salary $52,780.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date: 11/16/2026
Applications will be accepted until: 11/4/2026
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.