UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 8 hours ago
Career & Internship Coordinator - Babb Center for Career Services
UAFS | University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$43K/yr - $43K/yrThe University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is a mid-sized public university dedicated to providing transformative education. The Career & Internship Coordinator will assist in managing the Babb Center for Career Services, focusing on career education, student advising, and employer relations to enhance student professional development.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develops and conducts workshops and activities for students, providing career readiness training and guidance
Provides career advising expertise to students regarding the job search process, interviewing, resume/cover letter writing, and all other facets of professional development
Utilizes assessments and tools to guide students through career exploration process, especially for students unsure of a major or career path
Provides relevant employment information to students through Weekly Job Lists, job postings and online services/CareerLink
Participates in various professional organizations and in the community, which provide broad opportunities for professional development activities and continuous learning
Assists with recruiting events such as career fairs, on campus recruiting and other organization sponsored events
Assists with the development of a semester based calendar of events for the program, including scheduling employer representatives to assist with the workshops
Responsible for Education Career Fair event (or at least one major-specific recruiting event.)
Works with faculty to assist with the coordination of the experiential learning program, including identifying potential intern hosts
Manages the Experiential Learning/Internship tracking through our career services platform/software
Works in conjunction with the UAFS Foundation for potential internship funding and placement
Develops and manages a micro-internship program for students
Assists employers in their recruiting efforts by providing partnership opportunities on campus
Develops new contacts with external organizations and in the community for the purpose of expanding professional development opportunities for students
Ensure on-campus recruiting events are successful, including networking sessions, career fairs, etc
Serves as liaison between students, alumni, and potential employers on a state, regional, national, and international scale
Employs creative, effective marketing on campus to encourage student participation
Assists in coordinating communication with deans, department chairs, and other faculty to ensure that the Career Services Office is meeting the needs and desires of the colleges and departments
Assists, as needed, with maintaining an online presence through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, utilizing Canva or other programs
Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and to provide leadership for subordinates
Requires consistent on-time attendance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business or Educational Administration, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or related field required
Experience using technology, including software/platforms that track data, participation, etc
Important knowledge and capabilities necessary include career counseling techniques, knowledge of job trends and career development skills, presentation skills, effective public relations and networking abilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Dependability, creativity, good judgment, professionalism, and dedication to sound principles of student development are paramount among necessary characteristics for this position
Customer service skills, organizational skills, technology skills (Microsoft Office, software/platforms), communication skills
Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Knowledge of general office procedures
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to provide information and assistance to office staff, visitors, and callers
Preferred
UAFS Alumni/Experience in the UAFS Babb Center for Student Professional Development Program
Professional experience in higher education, or in human resources, training and development, recruiting or similar function
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not required
An understanding of the principles of college student development and the policies and structure of a typical four-year, public university is preferred
Benefits
University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary
Company
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.
Founded in 1879
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Amanda George
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Christina Clark
Chief Operating Officer
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