Student Support Services: Career Development Coordinator - 60%
POSITION: A 60% academic staff position (24 hours per week) is available in Student Support Services (SSS) beginning Fall 2024. The official title of this position is Student Affairs Program Specialist, and the working title is Career Development Coordinator. This position reports to the Director of SSS. This individual is required to work in the office within the standard hours of 7:45am to 4:30pm. This position is contingent on grant funding, with an expected salary of $27,000-31,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with the administration of academic and career assessments
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to establish supportive relationships with students
- Experience providing classroom instruction or conducting workshops
- Awareness of the concerns facing students who are first-generation/low-income
DUTIES:
- Assist with the interviewing and selection of program participants.
- Conduct individual and group career counseling sessions to promote students' retention and graduation.
- Administer and interpret academic and career assessments, such as the Noel Levitz College Student Inventory and the Strong Interest Inventory.
- Perform outreach to encourage students to secure internships, engage in service learning, and assume leadership toles that will strength their career profiles.
- Provide assistance with resume development, interviewing skills, and job-seeking strategies
- Assist in supervising students mentors and planning learning-community activities.
- Teach a section of General Arts and Sciences 100, Foundations for Academic Success, to facilitate the transition of new program participants into the university environment.
- teach of section of General Arts and Sciences 250, Academic and Career Exploration, to assist students in developing career goals.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff in academic departments and student service units to address the educational needs of the project participants.
- Perform other duties, as assigned, to promote students' academic achievement, retention, and graduation, including managing social media platforms, alumni relations, etc.
THE UNIT:
The TRIO Student Support Services project receives funding from the U.S. Department of Education to promote the retention and graduation rates of 300 eligible students who are from low-income households, are first-generation college students, or have disabilities. The Career Development Coordinator contributes to this objective by assisting the students in setting career goals, gaining access to career development experiences, and preparing for and conducting the employment search. The Student Support Services program is strongly committed to the goals of equity and student success. Click on this link to access the program’s web site: About Student Support Services | UW-Eau Claire (uwec.edu)
UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 10,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/.
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to the Career Development Coordinator position (Job ID #21409) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached, and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:
- Letter of application
- Resume
- Graduate transcripts
- Names and contact information for three references.
Please direct requests for additional information to: Jennifer Steinhorst at [email protected]
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by 4:00 pm on November 22, 2024. However, screening may continue until position is filled.
The University reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer.
