Career Development Coordinator

Career Development Coordinator

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

Resume

Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Jessica Wekkin

Search Chair

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before April 29, 2025.

Salary range: $46,700 - $50,000 depending on experience.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at .

Posting Details

Position Information

UW - System Position Title Career Development Coordinator

Business Title

Major Department Code Career Services (J037640)

Appointment Type Academic Staff-Fixed Term Renewable

FLSA Status Exempt

FTE (Percentage of Appointment) 100

Typical Working Schedule

M-F 8-4:30; occasional night and weekend hours will be required

Hybrid or On Campus On Campus

Position Summary

Coordinates and delivers career development programming, resource materials, and/or advising to students and alumni. Educates students, alumni, and other stakeholders about career development and opportunities and maintains relationships to aid in effective career planning. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Educates or advises students and recent alumni individually or in groups through various mediums about career exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and career decisions.

Develops and delivers career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students.

Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation.

May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and employment opportunities for students

Participates in the campus-wide career services community, providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college/unit.

Provides oversight of the Peer Advising Program, including recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of student employee team.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

Knowledge of career development theories, best practices, and resources

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous career-focused counseling, coaching, or advising experience

Previous experience designing and delivering career-related programming, workshops, or presentations

Previous experience managing student employees

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AAF01043

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 06/02/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date 04/14/2025

Closing Date

Applicant Review Date 04/30/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

Resume

Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Jessica Wekkin

Search Chair

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before April 29, 2025.

Salary range: $46,700 – $50,000 depending on experience.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at .

Legal Notices

EEO Statement

UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at ; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at or call University Police at for a paper copy.

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.

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