Career Coordinator

Gadsden, AL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 45000 - 67600

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

This Is a Grant Funded At-Will Position For Which The Attainment of Non-Probationary Status (Tenure) is not available. Continued Employment Contingent Upon Funding.

The Career Coordinator (Workforce Development) provides guidance and support to students pursuing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs helping them navigate Career Technical Program pathways financial aid and work-based learning opportunities. This role involves advising recruitment and collaboration with faculty staff and industry partners to enhance student retention and success. The Career Coordinator also engages in outreach efforts ensures seamless transitions for prospective students and monitors student progress to promote career readiness and post-secondary placement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES:

Assist students in identifying their interests values strengths and career goals through assessments and one-on-one discussions.
Provide students with guidance on effective job search techniques including online job boards networking informational interviews and using social media for professional branding.
Develop opportunities for students to explore various career options and understand the requirements and opportunities associated with each.
Assist students in developing effective resumes and cover letters that highlight their skills and experiences relevant to their desired careers.
Prepare students for interviews by conducting mock interviews offering feedback on their performance and coaching them on how to answer common interview questions.
Assist with Gadsden State work-based learning program applications transcripts and qualifying documents.
Build and maintain relations with local businesses and industries to expand internships apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities for students.
Stay informed about changing job market trends emerging careers and evolving employment practices to better advise students on current and future opportunities.
Actively market and promote career coaching services while developing and implementing outreach tactics to increase awareness of these valuable resources and career service opportunities for students alumni faculty staff and employers.
Maintain records of student interactions career outcomes and other relevant data to track the impact of career coaching services and make improvements as needed.
Performs clerical functions including but not limited to: Coordinating content and assembly of information/application packets Dual enrollment Reinstatement requests and other areas assigned by the program chairs and/or Dean of Career & Technical Education.
Assist with monitoring grades for students enrolled in current and future work-based learning programs.
Respond to inquiries from prospective CTE students using but not limited to social media telephone and e-mail inquiries
Complete and provide a Career Coordinator Performance Report monthly to ACCS.
Assist with tours of our campuses.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular positions role scope FLSA status or grade.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree from an approved U.S. Department of Education accredited institution required
Bachelors degree preferred
Fifteen (15) semester hours in an area of career technical education preferred
Three (3) years of experience in recruiting instruction curriculum dual enrollment counseling career coaching or administration at the K-12 level or higher education preferred

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of CTE programs and curriculum
Must have valid unexpired Driver License
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Must be proficient with standard computer programs and administrative software such as the Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of Alabama Community College System and Gadsden State Community College policies and procedures
Knowledge of Gadsden State Community College degrees and certificate programs
Must be able to work flexible nonstandard hours

Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
December 2025
SALARY:Salary Schedule C3-7- ($45000-$67600). Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED related experience that is stated on the initial job application only.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
November:00 P.M.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment.Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application (b) letter of interest (c)current resume; and(d)copies of transcripts of post-secondary education.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE ().

Salary Calculation:For all positions on all Salary Schedules the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that in the sole judgment of the College directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates job title(s) job duties and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time and if part-time the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The Colleges official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters contracts pay stubs or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.
Please Note: ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter resume employment verification documents (if applicable) ALL required transcripts and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
When you finish the steps to apply you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.

All correspondence with applicants regarding the Colleges search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions please contact:

NEOGOV Customer Service:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST

Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees that no person in Alabama shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion creed national origin age or other classification protected by Federal or State law be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.

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Position SummaryThis Is a Grant Funded At-Will Position For Which The Attainment of Non-Probationary Status (Tenure) is not available. Continued Employment Contingent Upon Funding.The Career Coordinator (Workforce Development) provides guidance and support to students pursuing Career and Technical ...