Career Education & Community Engagement Coordinator

Career Education & Community Engagement Coordinator

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Work type: Staff
Location: Bakersfield
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Student Services Professional III

UNION CODE: R04

TEMPORARY END DATE: This position is temporary and ends on or before June 30, 2026. Any continuation beyond June 30, 2026 is contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,540 per month

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $5,540 - $7,893

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE

TO APPLY:

Open to all qualified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by December 4, 2025 however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION

PURPOSE:

As part of the Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management, the CSUB Center for Career Education and Community Engagement (CECE) prepares students for lifelong learning and professional success by integrating career education with meaningful community engagement. CECE builds strong partnerships with community organizations, employers, students, faculty, and staff to provide comprehensive career counseling, job opportunities, and service-learning experiences.

Staff work directly with students to explore their educational and career goals, guiding them in creating academic‑ and community‑oriented professional roadmaps for success.

The Career Education & Community Engagement (CECE) Coordinator independently develops, implements, and assesses comprehensive career and community engagement programs that prepare students and alumni for professional success and lifelong learning. Working under the general direction of the Director, the incumbent exercises professional judgment to provide advanced career advising, program planning, and strategic partnership development with employers, faculty, and community organizations. The CECE Coordinator independently coordinates major initiatives, provides lead direction to professional and student staff, designs career readiness curricula, and analyzes student engagement data to inform program improvement and reporting.

The incumbent serves as a key advisor and campus resource on career education and community engagement, integrating career readiness across the university and representing CECE in campus‑wide initiatives. In the Director’s absence, the Coordinator exercises delegated authority for daily operations and lead direction over staff.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate career education and community engagement programs that integrate academic learning with professional and civic development.
• Collaborate with faculty to embed career readiness and community engagement components into coursework and co‑curricular learning.
• Serve as lead for assigned program area, providing guidance and training to staff and student assistants.
• Independently identify program gaps and develop innovative solutions to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
• Provide advanced individualized and group career advising to students and alumni on complex educational and career planning issues, such as identifying and overcoming career barriers, selecting suitable career paths, evaluating graduate school options, and developing professional portfolios.
• Utilize counseling techniques to assist students in assessing interests, values, and skills, and in developing action plans aligned with academic and career goals.
• Design, deliver, and assess workshops, classroom…