Career Readiness/Transfer Success Coordinator
Job Description
Position Number:
92320244Title:
CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Career Readiness/Transfer Success CoordinatorCategory Status:
34-Exempt Contingent Category 1Applicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
USG-Shady Grove CenterHiring Range Minimum:
$26Hiring Range Maximum:
$27Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This temporary full-time position is located in Rockville, MD at the Universities at Shady Grove.
Career Readiness/Transfer Success Coordinator will provide coaching and support to students.
Responsibilities include the following: 1-on-1 and small group coaching related to career readiness, provision of guidance on how to transfer to an academic program offered at USG; development and execution of interactive career readiness competency training based on Montgomery County’s Hire U Framework; development and execution of flexible format career experiences such as networking, industry panels, job shadowing, career immersions, internships, etc.; gathering available resources for college and career success and making customized referrals for services; conducting student outreach for high levels of engagement in career and transfer readiness programming for scholarship recipients. This position is also critical to data collection and reporting to HIF & Longview stakeholders regarding student engagement in career programming, career outcomes, and more; the Coordinator will collaborate with team members from this unit who provide career and transfer support to post-secondary students.
This position requires working some evenings and weekends as needed.
Career Readiness/Transfer Success Coordinator will provide coaching and support to students.
Responsibilities include the following: 1-on-1 and small group coaching related to career readiness, provision of guidance on how to transfer to an academic program offered at USG; development and execution of interactive career readiness competency training based on Montgomery County’s Hire U Framework; development and execution of flexible format career experiences such as networking, industry panels, job shadowing, career immersions, internships, etc.; gathering available resources for college and career success and making customized referrals for services; conducting student outreach for high levels of engagement in career and transfer readiness programming for scholarship recipients. This position is also critical to data collection and reporting to HIF & Longview stakeholders regarding student engagement in career programming, career outcomes, and more; the Coordinator will collaborate with team members from this unit who provide career and transfer support to post-secondary students.
This position requires working some evenings and weekends as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- One year of experience supporting college students (or students pursuing higher education) with an emphasis on career related topics; extensive written and verbal communication skills; ability to use and/or learn various computer systems; skilled at basic document design and capable of contributing to stakeholder reporting and communications.
Preferences:
Preferences
- Experience working with transfer students.
- Knowledge of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career competencies. and experience using those competencies to develop student focused programming.
- Experience in data management and reporting.
- Experience leading interactive training related to college and career.
Additional Information:
- This is a temporary full-time position.
- As a Contingent I, This position is funded for an initial six (6) months by the HIF & Longview Funds. This position may be extended beyond this initial period based on the availability of funding.
- Hiring range $26-$27/hr.
Posting Date:
09/24/2024Closing Date:
10/10/2024Open Until Filled
NoPhysical Demands
Physical demands :
Extended periods of computer work, physical activities including the setting up and breaking down of events, and standing for long periods of time and travel to various locations. This position requires working some evenings and weekends as needed.
Extended periods of computer work, physical activities including the setting up and breaking down of events, and standing for long periods of time and travel to various locations. This position requires working some evenings and weekends as needed.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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