Career Services Coordinator
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Job Summary
Honors College staff members should possess a wide-ranging intellectual curiosity and a commitment to working with high-achieving students. As Career Services Coordinator, the incumbent will serve as instructor of record for SCHC internship courses and coordinate the promotion, implementation and evaluation of the program. They will be responsible for reviewing SCHC internship contracts, meeting with and preparing students for their internship experiences, and managing administrative operational functions of the internship program, including course enrollment and instruction through Blackboard. The incumbent will also develop and execute innovative and engaging career and professional development for SCHC students, including workshops and presentations pertaining to post-undergraduate opportunities. The incumbent will develop and manage alumni connections initiatives, connecting SCHC students to SCHC alumni, working alongside the SCHS development team and Career Services Director. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelors degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications · Prior career coaching experience in a university career center, academic unit or industry.
· Prior teaching experience in higher education.
· Some knowledge of USC policies, procedures and programs.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Applicants must have the ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
The successful candidate will be well organized, have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to deal diplomatically with various constituent groups and be proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret information accurately are critical.
Job Duties Job Duty SCHC Internship Program Coordinates the promotion, implementation and evaluation of year-round SCHC internship courses. Promotes SCHC internships to employers and students. Assists in the preparation of students for internship experiences. Manages administrative and operational functions of the SCHC Internship Program. Serves as primary instructor of record for multiple sections of SCHC internship courses (fall, spring and summer), and facilitates the Blackboard courses. Communicates accurate and relevant information regarding the honors internship program to staff and students via multiple communication channels, including emails and the SCHC Newsletter. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty Career Development Develops and executes career/professional development workshops, meetings and presentations exclusively for SCHC students. Collaborate with SCHC student organizations and groups for any workshop or presentation requests (may also bring in campus partners such as Career Center). Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Alumni Initiatives and Connections Manages the process of connecting Honors College alumni to current students for career development opportunities. Create initiatives that allow students to conduct informational interviews and job shadowing with SCHC alumni. Oversee SCHC alumni requests to hire SCHC students for internships or jobs. Works closely with SCHC Development staff to host alumni events that support students in their career development. Essential Function No Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Post-Undergraduate Educational Support Provides guidance to SCHC students and advisors on pre-professional topics and initiatives. Supports students interested in pursuing post-undergraduate education by developing innovative programming. Serves as liaison with the Office of Pre-Professional and Graduate Advising, and as primary contact for students interested in attending law school, collaborating with the SCHC Manager of Special Program on USC Rice School of Law initiatives and outreach. Essential Function No Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Scholarships Promote all available scholarships pertaining to the honors internship program, including the Summer Smith Taylor Scholarship, on the website and SCHC newsletter. Supports and assists Career Services Director in application review and decision making process. Essential Function No Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Other duties Additional duties and responsibilities, in support of other activities of the Honors College. Essential Function No Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR Drug and Alcohol Testing.
- Location:
- Columbia