Coordinator, Experiential Learning & Career Development

Cleveland State University
Engaged Learning Coordinator, Experiential Learning & Career Development

Coordinates experiential learning and career development opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in Monte Ahuja College of Business (COB). Assists in developing, implementing, and marketing career development programming and career readiness programming that integrates career readiness and advancement into the student experience through curricular and co-curricular activities. Identifies, coordinates and markets experiential learning opportunities. Serves as primary point of contact, plans, and coordinates College of Business experiential learning, career, and employer and organization partner engagement events.

Works collaboratively with COB staff to advise students on career development, career readiness and career employment opportunities. Gathers, analyzes, and reports data related to experiential learning, career development, and career readiness programs. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in higher education administration, business, communications, or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional or graduate assistant experience in career services, career coaching/advising, academic/career advising, job search strategies or other student service areas.
• Experience with in-person and virtual event planning.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to establish and maintain driver eligibility under CSU’s Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, business, communications, or related field.
• Experience in college level business career development services.
• Familiarity with academic programs and disciplines offered in a college of business.
• Experience with customer relations management software, career tool software packages or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with National Association of Colleges and Employers Internship standards.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, which may include low-income, first generation, geographic regions, ethnic groups, high school, and non-traditional students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Experience exercising initiative, decision-making, and effective organization of time and tasks including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to make effective presentations to internal and external stakeholders, and strong public speaking skills.
• Strong experience developing and using digital and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational and excellent interpersonal skills and have a “Customer Focus” attitude and delivery.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and work as an individual contributor and an effective team player, in addition to being highly organized, self-directed, and forward-thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet changing deadlines and priorities, and tackle emergencies and difficult situations.
• Ability to travel frequently (car, air, bus, train) and to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Cleveland State University is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be exclusively accepted online.