Career Development Coordinator

Position Title
Career Development Coordinator

Position Number
091041

Department
Career Development - 305000

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Completed minimum of 18 hours towards Master’s Degree in College Student Development, Higher Education or related field. Work, internship or practicum experience in career development, advising or first year programming; solid foundation in counseling skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task and take initiative; ability to lead and mentor students; a commitment to inclusivity, diversity and social justice as demonstrated by success in program development and delivery; and a passion for working with first/second year and transfer/early college students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completed Master’s Degree in College Student Development, Higher Education or related field at the time employment begins. Knowledge of the unique needs of first year, second year, and transfer students. Experience with career assessment. Experience with a career management system such as Handshake

License/Certification Required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Career Coaching & Programming

Utilize a variety of tools and self-assessment inventories to provide one-on-one career coaching and follow up to primarily first and second year students who are deciding their majors/careers and have foundational conversations regarding career readiness on topics such as resume and cover letter writing, internship search and networking.

Support all career coaches in offering career development programming and presentations to classes, clubs, Greek organizations, Residence Life, and other student groups and clubs, especially those not connected to an academic college.

Serve on appropriate campus committees

Participate and contribute to the Career Development Center’s priority to provide career and professional development support and programs to students who identify as a member of a traditionally underrepresented student population.

Assist with new student and transfer student orientation offering programming and workshops as needed.

Teach Career Exploration and College to Career classes on a rotating basis.

Supervise Career Guides (peer career advisors) that work in the Career Studio (drop in hours).

Oversee internal Career Development programming and outreach such as the Look Smart clothing closet and Career Meetups, and student outreach such as newsletters and coaching specific emails.

Suggested Salary Range
40,000 - 43,000

Physical Demands of Position

General lifting, walking, carrying supplies to events.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
Provide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA /504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/39257

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