Development Program Coordinator

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Mission Driven, Community Focused. Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students. CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community, leading multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in South Los Angeles neighborhoods.

• Identify and promote on‑campus and off‑campus research, internship and to graduate students.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date website of 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 students using 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 the Career Services Advisor in coordinating employer visits and on‑campus recruiting activities, understanding hiring needs and matching 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 an employer database through cold calling, mailing, and site visits.
• Identify and develop viable externship opportunities for students.
• Assist in all graduation ceremonies.

• Design, deliver, and facilitate workshops on topics such as job search strategies, 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, and student progress.
• Track career services activities, collect data on student outcomes, and generate reports to inform decision‑making.
• Report daily activity to Senior Management.
• Maintain the Completion and Placement spreadsheet and submit it weekly to Senior Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Career Counseling, Higher Education, Public Health, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• 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.

• $25 – $28 per hour

• Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt

• This position may require evening and weekend hours to…