Career Readiness Coordinator
Quick answer
CT State Community College is hiring a mid-level Career Readiness Coordinator (Waterbury, CT) paying $66,804 annually to develop and market career programs, guide students, and obtain employer participation in internships and job placements.
- Role
- Career Readiness Coordinator
- Organization
- CT State Community College
- Location
- CT State Naugatuck Valley (750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $66,804 approximate annual
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Career Readiness Coordinator at CT State Community College is responsible for developing and marketing career programs, guiding students on career-related employment, and obtaining employer participation in internships and job placements.
What you'll do
- Development of employment opportunities
- Marketing the College’s career programs to employers, students, and faculty
- Guiding students on career-related employment and skill-building
- Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
- Service on assigned committees and task forces
- Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriately relevant field with two (2) or more years of experience applying those disciplines in a field related to career development, placement, education administration, or business
- Direct, student facing experience in a post-secondary educational setting
- Working knowledge supporting career readiness exploration utilizing platforms such as: Big Interview, Handshake, Forage, Focus2Career or similar platforms
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous leave policies, multiple retirement plan options, comprehensive health insurance choices, supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection, tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at CT State Naugatuck Valley (750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708).
What is the compensation?
The approximate annual salary is $66,804.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree, experience in career development, placement, or education administration, and excellent communication skills.
How do I apply?
Submit a cover letter and current resume, including the names of three professional references, to www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.
Is the position remote?
The position is on-site and not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on CT State Community College's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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