Career Services Coordinator

Classification: MnSCU Academic Professional 3
Campus: Willmar or Hutchinson (determined upon hire)
Bargaining Unit: MAPE, 214
Employment Condition: Full Time, Unlimited
Classified Status: Unclassified
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)
Salary Range: $27.84- $$40.82/ per hour :: $58,130 - $85,232/ per year
PCN: 00760350
 
Job Summary
The Career Services Coordinator at Ridgewater College is tasked with the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive career services programming tailored to the diverse needs of the campus community. This role is pivotal in aligning career services with the strategic plans of both the Minnesota State system and Ridgewater College. Key responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, managing career-related data systems, organizing career events, and actively promoting career services to enhance student engagement. The coordinator will oversee the budget, recruit and direct staff, and collaborate with various departments to integrate career development into academic programs. Additionally, the role involves creating and managing a career readiness program, fostering community relationships, and developing partnerships to support career-related activities and opportunities for students.
 
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop, implement and manage comprehensive Career Services programming that meets the needs of a diverse campus community and aligns with the strategic plans of the Minnesota State system and Ridgewater College.
2. Create and manage a career readiness program for prospective, incoming and current students
3. Develop and nurture career-related community relationships and partnerships.
4. Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to participation in various campus events and activities, serving on search committees, etc.

• Relevant work experience
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to serve and collaborate with campus and community partners
• Effective written communication and presentation skills
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to effectively establish priorities, work independently, and execute objectives with minimal supervision
• Ability to create and maintain effective and productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders including students, faculty and industry employers.
• Demonstrated skill in use of computers, internet and various software packages such as MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree and three years relevant work experience
• Experience working in a higher education institution, preferably in a student affairs related role (such as advising, counseling, program development, etc.) at a 2-year community and technical college
• Knowledge of Minnesota State and college policies, programs and procedures
• Experience with grants
• Bilingual, particularly English/Spanish or English/Somali
• Knowledge and experience using and interpreting career, occupation and labor market information
• Ability to gather, analyze, interpret and present data and create reports for administration, college staff and faculty, students and outside entities

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• 11 paid holidays each year
• Medical Insurance (Single Coverage $38.50 per month and Family Coverage is $262.66 per month)
• Dental Insurance (low deductibles)
• Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Retirement Plan
• Tax-deferred Compensation
• Generous vacation and sick leave

• Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.
• Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.
• Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.
• Trust and Respect – We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.
• Collaboration – We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.
• Curiosity and Creativity – We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.
• Accountability – As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.