What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Center Coordinator position at St. Thomas Aquinas College?
St. Thomas Aquinas College invites applications for the position of Career Center Coordinator. Under the direction of the Dean of Experiential Learning and the day-to-day supervision by the Director of Experiential Learning, this position supports the administration of all programs, services, and operations of the Career Center, with an emphasis on contribution to the establishment and growth of the Experiential Learning initiative. The Coordinator role is an entry level position with broad-based responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Assist the Director of Experiential Learning in developing and delivering general and discipline-specific career readiness content to be infused in the curriculum in the School of Business, School of STEM, and School of Arts and Social Sciences, with possible expansion to include the School of Education.
- Assist the Director of Experiential Learning and Director of Career Development in the tracking of alumni career placement statistics and the creation and maintenance of systems that enable students to receive credit for the various activities within career engagement and experiential learning.
- Contribute to class content and assist with scheduling logistics for all first-year students.
- Assist the Director of Experiential Learning with the administration of the on-campus internship program.
- Provide administrative support for study abroad/study beyond programming as directed by the Dean and/or Director of Experiential Learning.
- Assist Directors and Deans with special programming and projects.
- Provide support and staff job fairs and campus-wide events/programming.
- Provide the Dean and Directors in the creation and execution of future initiatives.
- Assists with other administrative duties as required to help maintain efficient office operation.
Qualifications and competencies:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A minimum of one year of professional experience in a fast-paced office environment is preferred.
- Proficient in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google.
- Desire to help students gain internships and other professional experiences.
- Ability to multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability and willingness to work with students from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of physical and academic abilities.
- Knowledge of and ability to use social media effectively required.
- Familiarity with career management platforms is desirable, but not required.
- Work hours are specific to the requirements of this position, which typically involve traditional day office hours, but also include some evenings and weekends. Must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling responsibilities and meeting the College’s needs.
Application: Please send the following materials electronically to: Ms. Christine Smith at csmith@stac.edu- cover letter addressing the applicant’s credentials and experience, as they relate to the position; resume or curriculum vitae; and names, email addresses and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
The College does not discriminate against students, faculty, staff, and other beneficiaries on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, veteran status, or religious affiliation in admission to, or in the provision of its programs and services.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25,300 - $32,000