Coordinator-Career Readiness And Leadership Development

COORDINATOR-CAREER READINESS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Mission Statement

Midland College serves West Texas through exemplary teaching and dedicated public service. We prepare and inspire diverse students to start, strive and succeed. We strengthen community through educational leadership and collaboration. Midland College provides quality programs and courses, relevant workforce development and continuing education, valuable personal enrichment and cultural experiences, and community and student-centered services.

Job Title:

COORDINATOR-CAREER READINESS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Position Status:
Full Time

Classification Title

Work Location:

Main Campus - 3600 N. Garfield St, Midland, TX

Responsible for providing career coaching, career exploration and support for students, connecting students to job opportunities, and providing career readiness and leadership development workshops. This role will also aid in planning, implementing, and monitoring campus-wide student activities as an active member of the Student Activities Office, such as Career Fair(s)/employer recruiting events, Student Organization leadership training, Club Fair, etc. Other responsibilities include coordination between the different Registered Student Organizations (RSO) on campus.

• Bachelor’s degree or associate Degree (or equivalent – 60 college credit hours) and a minimum of two years of relevant experience that includes demonstrated work, experience with detail-oriented tasks of a nature
• Strong organization, planning, and managerial skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise initiative and work independently
• Track, collect, and synthesize data in spreadsheets and report formats
• Use tact and diplomacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Strong commitment to teamwork and student support
• Common knowledge of different sporting equipment rules and field setup
• Computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license, good driving record and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

• Experience working in student personnel, student activities, counseling, advising, or a closely related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in a student-services, event planning, or business-related field
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate student engagement programs
• Interpersonal skills with a demonstrated record of successful work with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside a higher education setting

• Aid in creating and implementing a comprehensive career readiness service for students, including conducting career assessments, providing career coaching/exploration and guidance
• Develop and present workshops to students addressing career and workforce needs as outlined by NACE competencies
• Maximize use of career exploration software (Vita Navis) and communicate available job postings to appropriate department chairs and students via Handshake
• Oversee the coordination of the Club/Involvement Fair each semester
• Help the Student Activities Office plan, implement and execute a robust and diverse variety of appropriate activities for a diverse population of students, including but not limited to traditional events, cultural and heritage events, and social and recreational programming
• Aid in advising clubs and organizations, including maintenance of records of funds and the RSO Handbook
• Aid and advise club sponsors/advisors and members with club operations and fundraisers
• Communicate with campus clubs, organizations, and departments to plan activities, events, and coordinate the use of facilities
• Use a wide range of accessible media, including educational technologies, electronic and web-based programs, and social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to create, develop, and promote student participation in health education and promotion programs
• Work effectively both autonomously and as a team member
• Will be working directly with students, faculty, and staff
• Fiscal management of the budget
• Participate in continuing education, professional and personal…