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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Career Readiness Coordinator

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$46K/yr - $46K/yr

1+ years exp

Saint Xavier University is seeking a Career Readiness Coordinator to provide front-line career development assistance to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. The role involves conducting individualized career development appointments, delivering presentations, and coordinating career development events while focusing on STEM-related majors.

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Responsibilities

Conduct one-on-one appointments with students and alumni for resume building, interview preparation and overall career development, tailoring advice to individual needs

Communicate employer expectations for post-graduate employment with students in both appointments, workshops, and presentations

Deliver engaging presentations to classes on career development topics such as resume writing, job search, networking, and interviewing

Act as a resource for faculty seeking to integrate career development content into courses

Review and approve employers and positions within the Handshake career management system

Plan, coordinate, and host career development events, workshops, and seminars throughout the academic year and play a key role in planning and facilitating the College to Career Expo

Assist the director, and associate director with the implementation of the First Destination Survey and analysis of the results

Work closely with the associate director of employer engagement to develop contacts and share hiring needs with students

Evaluate and update handouts, resources, and web-based resources

Stay current with career readiness trends and integrate NACE ’s career readiness competencies into resources, presentations, and appointments

Actively participate in ongoing professional development and stay connected to regional and national professional organizations such as NACE

Develop and enhance career readiness resources and programming for diverse student populations

Guide students in defining short- and long-term career objectives, developing effective job search skills, and providing strategies to achieve their goals

Assist with the management of the Cougar Career Closet, while connecting students with this helpful resource

Advise STEM students on co-curricular activities and experiences that will help strengthen career preparation

Connect students with targeted internship opportunities in STEM

Work collaboratively with advisors and mentors to match work study opportunities in STEM with curricula, strengthening experiential connections between coursework and industry practice, and connecting students with potential employers during their academic career

Manage Udemy licenses for STEM classes and students

Collaborate with the Associate Director to manage the STEM Externship/Internship Fund by recruiting employers and students, assisting with internship placement, and providing ongoing support to participating employers and students

Collaborate with the STEM Transfer Admissions Advisor to strengthen the network of support for transfer majors in STEM, and assist in connecting these transfer students in internships