Career Services Career Coaching Coordinator
Full Time
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Posted
Job description
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Career Services Career Coaching Coordinator
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary: This position is a term-limited position, beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2024. This position provides essential career navigation and coaching to students, alumni, and job seekers. This position is responsible for providing individual and targeted assistance in career development initiatives by identifying and connecting students with skills training, work-based training, and placement opportunities in preparation for employment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Career Services Career Coaching Coordinator
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary: This position is a term-limited position, beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2024. This position provides essential career navigation and coaching to students, alumni, and job seekers. This position is responsible for providing individual and targeted assistance in career development initiatives by identifying and connecting students with skills training, work-based training, and placement opportunities in preparation for employment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop and implement effective coaching strategies to help students and Alumni overcome employment-related challenges.
- Advise and connect students to career development and placement opportunities
- Conduct individual appointments with students and alumni, including career counseling, assisting students in job preparation, interview prep, career assessment, and clarification of academic and career goals
- Build communication and connections with campus academic advisors, student success advisors, program directors, faculty, the Alumni Office, Mesa County Workforce Center, and College and Career Advisors (CCA) to connect students to resources and career guidance.
- Guide and assist students with registration in the Connecting Colorado system.
- Design and deliver classroom presentations and workshops on resume writing, cover letter writing, interview skills, job search, and other related areas.
- Coordinate with Mesa County Workforce Center for existing workshops to help increase enrollment.
- Interpret career assessment instruments, such as Strong Inventory Interests (SII) to help guide students on a career path.
- Coordinate scheduling of appointments and track data patterns.
- Collaborate with the Workforce Development Liaison to identify possible employment opportunities and employer connections.
- Supervise and develop a training framework for Student Employees, including Peer Mentors, Front Desk Assistants, and Business Closet Team.
- Manage daily office functions including student worker hiring, timesheet approvals, scheduling, daily office routines, and other tasks as assigned.
- Collaborate with Career Services colleagues to design and implement career development opportunities, networking events, and career fairs for students and alumni.
- Coordinate and work directly with CMU, WCCC, D51 and R5 students to provide a continuum of services and appropriate resources for workforce development.
- Perform administrative tasks and job-related duties as necessary for the effective operations of the Career Services office, operating CMU and WCCC campuses.
- Compile and report statics and quarterly reports in a timely manner or as required.
- Attend meetings as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Experience in public speaking or giving presentations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have the demonstrated ability to work independently and with co-workers
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience assisting students in areas related to academic coaching, mentoring, or career coaching
- Knowledge of a variety of career paths and strategies for career development
- Experience working with first-generation, low income, at-risk populations and/or groups that are underrepresented in higher education
- Supervisory experience and/or oversight responsibility for managing a team
- Familiarity with a variety of employers and industries
Salary: $40,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Administrative
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
- Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact: Sadye Saad, ssaad@coloradomesa.edu
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they'll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won't have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
Colorado Mesa University
Attn: Human Resources Office
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970.248.1820
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