Career Coordinator

Position Summary

The Career Coordinator plays a pivotal role in enhancing the career readiness of students. The Career Coordinator is expected to provide personalized guidance, resources, and support, to assist students in preparing for successful and meaningful careers. The Career Coordinator serves as liaison with area businesses and industries to help promote the programs offered at the college and expand work-based learning and employment opportunities. The Career Coordinator will provide one-on-one and group training opportunities for all aspects of career services to ensure students have the opportunity and skills to obtain a high wage/ high demand job.

Grant-Funded (ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule C3 with a maximum of $50,000 annually). Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding. This is a non-tenure track position; Non-Probationary Status cannot be obtained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Career Coordinator will perform the following duties (including, but not limited to):

Student Career Readiness Support

• Provide individualized career counseling and coaching to students regarding career exploration, job search strategies, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, professional networking, and workplace readiness skills.

• Facilitate workshops, classroom presentations, and career-related programs to improve students' job search abilities and professional development.

• Administer and interpret career assessments to support students in making informed decisions about majors, career pathways, and employment options.

• Guide students in the effective use of career resources, including online job boards, labor market information, and employer directories.

• Support students in developing career action plans that align academic preparation with career goals.

• Maintain records of student interactions, career outcomes, and other relevant data to track the impact of career coaching services and make improvements as needed.

Employer and Community Engagement

• Establish and maintain relationships with local, regional, and state employers to develop internship, cooperative education, apprenticeship, and full-time employment opportunities for students.

• Collaborate with employers to organize career fairs, on-campus recruiting events, and industry-focused networking sessions.

• Partner with community organizations, workforce agencies, and alumni to expand available career resources and employment connections.

Track and promote job, internship, apprenticeship postings to ensure students have equitable access to opportunities.

Program and Resource Development

• Develop and maintain career development resources, including handouts, online guides, and digital career readiness tools.

• Implement career readiness workshops focusing on workplace professionalism, effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

• Use labor market and employment data to inform program development and advise students on in-demand careers.

• Collaborate across departments, including academic divisions, student services, and institutional advancement, to integrate career readiness initiatives into existing programs.

Data Collection and Reporting

• Maintain accurate student records and track engagement with career services using designated systems.

• Monitor student placement, retention, and post-graduation outcomes for institutional reporting and continuous improvement.

• Prepare and present reports, assessments, and recommendations regarding career services activities and outcomes to college leadership.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Workforce Development and the President.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, Human Resources, Education, Business, Career in Technical Education (CTE) or a related field from a regionally accredited institution required.

• Experience in career services, student affairs, workforce development, or a related field preferred.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required.

• Proficiency with career development tools and technologies (such as Handshake, Career Coach, or similar platforms).

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with diverse student populations, faculty, and external stakeholders.

Experience working in a post-secondary environment preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

As this is an online application system, please use an email address that you regularly monitor, as any applicable follow-up notifications will be sent to the email address listed on the application.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the applicant's responsibility. To be considered for an interview, only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The applicant must submit the following:

A completed official College employment application

A current resume

Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer. Verification must include employment dates, job title, and indicate whether the employment was full-time or part-time. It must be on official letterhead and include an authorized signature.

Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.) If employed, it is the employee's responsibility to furnish official transcripts to RSTC. Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted.

Applications must be filed online at: If at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Technical College (). Please note: All application materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital copies (such as PDFs) of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other documents identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED, MAILED, OR E-MAILED application materials.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received by the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified from consideration. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses. Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Reid State Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Reid State Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Reid State Technical College will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for the interview are encouraged to request it when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award is made. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.