Career Coordinator

Salary : $48,000.00 Annually

Location : Opp, AL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 05836

College / Division : LBWCC-501110-Student Services Administration

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 6 / 2025 12 : 00 PM Central

Campus Location : LBW Community College

Position Summary

Employment in this position is grant-funded and continued employment is not guaranteed beyond the funding provided through the grant.

The Career Coordinator enhances students' career readiness by providing personalized guidance, resources, and support to assist students in preparing for successful and meaningful careers and serves as liaison with area businesses and industries to help promote programs offered at the college and expand work-based learning and employment opportunities.

Salary

Compensated on at $48,000.00 a year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist students in identifying their interests, values, strengths, and career goals through assessments and one-on-one discussions.
• 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.
• Provide guidance on effective job search techniques, including online job boards, networking, informational interviews, and using social media for professional branding.
• Prepare students for interviews by conducting mock interviews, offering feedback on their performance, and coaching them on how to answer common interview questions.
• Provide strategies for networking at career fairs, conferences, and online platforms like LinkedIn.
• Assist students in finding and securing internships or co-op opportunities relevant to their field of study.
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses and industries to expand internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities for students.
• Identify gaps in students' skills and recommend relevant workshops, courses, or resources to help them acquire the necessary skills for their chosen career paths.
• Assist students in developing long-term career plans and strategies for career advancement beyond their initial job placement.
• Maintain records of student interactions, career outcomes, and other relevant data to track the impact of career coaching services and submit reports as needed.
• Uphold ethical standards and best practices in career coaching, including maintaining confidentiality and avoiding conflicts of interest.
• Actively market and promote career coaching services to ensure students are aware of and utilize these valuable resources.
• Develop and implement outreach tactics to increase awareness about career service opportunities for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic advisors, and other campus resources to ensure a holistic approach to student success.
• Stay informed about changing job market trends, emerging careers, and evolving employment practices to better advise students on current and future opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Experience working in career services, education, human resources, or related field. Experience with Microsoft Office.

Application Procedures / Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system in order to be considered. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Application material may not be submitted by fax, email, or in person.

A complete application packet consists of :

The submission of all required application material by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.

Prior to receiving an offer of employment, applicants are required to submit letters of verification from previous or current employers verifying their work experience. The letters of verification must include the applicant's beginning and ending dates of employment and employment title and indicate if the employment was full or part-time. The person chosen to fill the position is required to furnish official transcripts prior to the completion of the first semester of employment.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. LBW Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. LBW Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. LBW Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify us at (334) 881-2223.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process. LBW Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

8 hours per month

may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20 16 hours per month

may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King / Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Law Enforcement Officers :

Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Tobacco Usage Premium

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10 / 01 / 17).

Duty Hours

hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees / Dependents at two-year colleges :

Note : Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Do you meet the minimum required qualifications as listed in the vacancy announcement?

The college will verify that you meet the qualification requirement based on the information provided in your application. If you answered Yes to the minimum qualification questions, please reference what education, experience, or job(s) in your application meet the qualification. Include the following : Name of educational body for degree(s) and college hours; Title(s), employer name(s), and dates for each job being used to qualify.If you answered No to the minimum qualification questions, enter N / A.

Did you attach the required application materials as listed on the job bulletin, including 1) a current rsum, 2) a cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications, 3) copies of appropriate transcript(s) identifying the applicant, date degree conferred, and verifying the minimum degree requirements (NOTE : COPIES OF DIPLOMAS WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT) and copies of applicable licenses and / or certifications if required by the job posting?Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. (You are encouraged to double-check your uploaded items. IF YOU CANNOT ANSWER YES, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL OF THESE MATERIALS UPLOADED.)

I understand that this is not a remote, virtual, or hybrid position, and the job requires to be on the work site listed in the job posting.

I understand that I will be contacted through the email I have provided on my application for updates on this position.

Required Question

Salary : $48,000