Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science · 5 days ago
Job Development Program Coordinator
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$25/hr - $28/hr
3+ years expCharles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is dedicated to providing equitable medical education opportunities and resources for underrepresented students. The Job Development Program Coordinator will connect graduate students with research opportunities, organize career fairs, and assist in their transition to professional environments.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Identify and promote on and off-campus research, internship and fellowship opportunities available to graduate students
Maintain up-to-date website research and internship opportunities for students
Foster relationships with faculty and external research organizations to increase research opportunities for students
Provide individualized career counseling and support to graduate student’s resources and tools to help students navigate their career paths effectively
Support the Career Services Advisor by partnering with employers, alumni, and industry professionals to participate in career events
Partner with Career Services Advisor in coordinating employer visits and on-campus recruiting activities, understanding hiring needs and match them with qualified students
Provide career guidance to current students and alumni
Conduct research to analyze employment trends both locally and nationally
Maintain a database of available job opportunities for students, Generate employer database through cold calling, mailing, and site visits
Identify and develop viable externship opportunities for students
Assists in all graduation ceremonies
Design, deliver, and facilitate workshops on topics such as job search strategies, job interview skills, and research opportunities
Manage all career-related programming and events, and track career outcomes
Plan, promote, and execute workshops, career fairs, networking events, and other programming to support graduate students' career goals
Create and update career materials such as guides, handouts, and online content. Assist students with resumes and cover letter writing
Build and maintain relationships with employers to generate internship and job leads; conduct outreach to potential employers and community groups
Work with all academic departments, faculty, and other university offices to understand student needs and align services with institutional goals
Participate in orientations and other events to connect with graduate students and promote career services
Develop and maintain rapport with every possible company that employs graduates from CDU’s training programs
Collect and analyze data related to student placements, employer partnerships, and the effectiveness of career services
Generate and prepare reports to communicate the impact of career services on student employment, research and internship opportunities progress
Track career services activities, collect data on student outcomes, and generate reports to inform decision-making
Reports Daily activity to Senior Management
Maintains the Completion and Placement spreadsheet and submits weekly to Senior Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Career Counseling, Higher Education, Public Health, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in career services, academic advising, or a related field
Experience working with diverse student populations, preferably in health professions education
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to develop and implement programs and initiatives that enhance student engagement
Proficiency in using data to assess program effectiveness
Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) is a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian, medical and health sciences institution.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.8MKey Investors
ConstellationThe California Endowment
2025-11-20Grant
2019-12-13Grant· $0.8M
Leadership Team
Bita Amani
Co-Founder and Co-Director, CDU Black Maternal Health Center of Excellence
Brandi Sims Desjolais, Ed.D
Co-Founder & Director, Black Maternal Health Center of Excellence
Recent News
2025-03-05
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