Alumni and Career Success Coordinator

Who We Are:

National Louis is a 135 year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation access excellence and equity from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.

In November 2020 National Louis University launched a new initiative calledAccelerate Ufocused on workforce training for local upwardly-mobile jobs and careers. A path-breaking job first higher education model AUs work connects learners and employers linking economic stability for participants with the diverse talent pipeline needs of local employers. Accelerate U works closely with employer partners to build affordable (Pell-eligible) academic and training pathways that 1) bridge to an in-demand job in 3-6 months 2) lead to an industry led credential 3) focus on technical career readiness and leadership skill development 4) include career coaching wraparound supports and a meaningful cohort-based experience and 5) allows participants to earn up to 30 college credits that seamlessly stack into a bachelors degreewith little to no debt. The #1 outcome we care about is the number of learners who start our programs and find sustainable employment within three months of completing it. Accelerate U is working to launch 3-5 new certification pathways across multiple sectors (i.e. healthcare technology business) annually eventually serving more than 3000 learners each year.

What You Will Do:

The Alumni Career and Success Coordinator will play a key role in supporting Accelerate U (AU) learners and alumni by fostering strong ongoing relationships and driving successful career outcomes for program completers. This role is responsible for building and maintaining an engaged alumni network coordinating career readiness activities and job placement support and managing data related to employment and alumni outcomes. Working closely with the Director or Employer Engagement Externship Coordinator AU Coaching Team Enrollment and Program teams and other AU/NLU staff the position ensures alumni remain connected to Accelerate U through professional development opportunities and resources employment pathways and continued learning at National Louis University. This role presents a unique opportunity to create manage and build upon AUs alumni network and processes at a time of organizational growth. The Alumni Success Coordinator will contribute to AUs mission of promoting lifelong learning and connectedness workforce success and equitable career advancement for our learners.

Alumni Engagement and Post-Program Success

• Create manage and regularly update a running contact list of all AU alumni that can be used for sharing important updates and open jobs.
• Maintain regular communication with program alumni ensuring they are aware of ongoing professional development opportunities open positions events etc.
• Maintain regular engagement for alumni and other stakeholders via newsletters individual follow-ups events and other strategies to keep alum engaged with AU.
• Collaborate with the program team to identify opportunities for alumni to work or volunteer with AU to support current students (i.e. skills lab assistant assistant coach orientation panelist guest speaker etc.) and help recruit alumni for these opportunities.
• Organize alumni events webinars job fairs workshops etc. to foster a community of lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Work closely with the NLU Enrollment/Outreach teams the NLU Learn & Earn in 3 team and other departments to ensure AU alumni understand and have a clear path to continued learning at NLU.

Career Readiness and Job Placement

• Collaborate with the AU Career Coaching team to make sure all AU learners receive individualized coaching on job search strategies resume building interview preparation and career development.
• Coordinate and collaborate with alumni coaches who will provide hourly/paid support to the AU program by helping AU coaches with their caseload recruiting new AU learners creating compelling AU social media/marketing content and other tasks as needed.
• Work closely with AU program completers in new and scaling program tracks to assist with their job search and ensure job placement in those specific industries (IT/Tech Registered Behavioral Technicians etc.)
• Help create and build upon career readiness activities and job placement processes for AU program completers such as launching and maintaining important tools like tailored job boards and hiring guides conducting job search and interview workshops attending employer conferences/events hosting job fairs and other alumni events etc.

Data Reporting and Special Projects

• Collect and maintain accurate data in NLU/AU data systems on job placement rates salary outcomes retention rates and alumni career progression.
• Analyze trends and provide recommendations for enhancing job placement and alumni engagement efforts.
• Create and manage an alumni portal for all AU program completers to ensure alumni data integrity cohort connectedness navigable resources etc.
• Create and manage a general job board for AU alum with current job listings and opportunities across multiple industries.

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent mix of experience and education (High school diploma or GED and 5 years of experience or Associates degree and 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified)
• Three (3) plus years experience in Alumni engagement workforce development job placement career coaching or related fields.
• Proven experience in alumni engagement diverse student and stakeholder relationship management career success and job placement and/or managing professional development programs is highly desirable.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel Requirements

On campus five days a week for the first six months of employment there after hybrid options may be available.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community advancing access and equity and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity equity and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities age ethnicity gender (identity and expression) race religion sexual orientation socio-economic status and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives innovative contributions and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits including but not limited to Health Insurance benefits Retirement benefits Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time staff benefits can be found here.

The salary range of the grade for this position is $21.88 to $30.63 per hour (typical workweek is 37.5 hours). Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law including but not limited to: budgetary considerations job-related knowledge/skills experience market considerations tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees) and internal equity.

Please include the following along with your application:

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form