What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Services Coordinator position at Louisiana Delta Community College?
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Monroe, LA
Categories: Student Affairs
College: Louisiana Delta Community College
Department: Enrollment Management
Sub department: Student Services
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group career counseling, resume reviews, interview coaching, and job search assistance.
- Develop and facilitate workshops on career readiness topics, including resume writing, interview techniques, job search strategies, and professional networking.
- Assist students with career assessments and help them explore career pathways aligned with their skills and interests.
Employer Engagement & Job Placement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local and regional employers to develop internship, co-op, and job placement opportunities for students.
- Coordinate employer recruiting events, including job fairs, networking events, and on-campus interviews.
- Act as a liaison between students, faculty, and employers to facilitate meaningful employment connections.
- Help manage and optimize the Handshake platform to maximize student access to job and internship opportunities.
- Train students, faculty, and employers on how to use Handshake effectively.
- Monitor job postings, employer registrations, and student engagement on the platform, providing insights for continuous improvement.
Program Development & Reporting
- Collaborate with faculty and academic advisors to integrate career readiness into academic programs.
- Track and analyze student employment outcomes, internship participation, and program effectiveness.
- Prepare reports and presentations on career services activities, engagement metrics, and success stories.
Required Education:
o Experience in career services, student affairs, human resources, or a related field.
o Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
o Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and employers.
Work Environment & Schedule
- This position is based on-campus with occasional travel for employer visits, job fairs, and professional development events.
- Some evening or weekend work may be required for special events.
Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Advertised: 26 Feb 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close:
