Appalachian State University
Career Development Coordinator
🇺🇸
Boone, NC
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Full-Time
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$40K - $45K
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Career Services
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May 15th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Appalachian State University is hiring a Career Development Coordinator. The role involves delivering comprehensive career exploration and readiness services, focusing on early career students through one-on-one coaching, workshops, presentations, and programming. The Coordinator also supports career development programming for diverse student groups and participates in orientation, teaching, and committee activities.
Highlights
- Provide one-on-one career coaching using various tools and self-assessment inventories, primarily for first- and second-year students.
- Support career development programming and presentations to classes, clubs, Greek organizations, Residence Life, and other student groups.
- Assist with new student and transfer student orientation programs and workshops.
- Teach Career Exploration and College to Career courses on a rotating schedule.
- Supervise peer Career Guides at the Career Studio drop-in hours.
- Oversee internal programming such as the Look Smart clothing closet and Career Meetups, plus student outreach via newsletters and emails.
- Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 18 hours toward a Master’s in College Student Development, Higher Education, or related field; experience in career development or first-year programming; and strong communication and coaching skills.
- Preferred qualifications include a completed Master’s degree, knowledge of first-year and transfer student needs, experience with career assessment techniques, and familiarity with career management systems like Handshake.
- Salary range is $40,000 to $45,000 annually.
- Requires ability to work a standard 40-hour week with possible evening and weekend hours; no visa sponsorship available.
Career Development Coordinator Full Description
Career Development Coordinator
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- Resume
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Posting Details
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Position Title | Career Development Coordinator
Location | Boone, NC
Faculty Rank | Yes
Provide Rank | Adjunct Faculty
Position Number | 091041
Department | Career Development - 305000
Location | Boone, NC
Faculty Rank | Yes
Provide Rank | Adjunct Faculty
Position Number | 091041
Department | Career Development - 305000
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose | The Career Development Coordinator plays a key role within the Career Development Center, advancing its mission by providing comprehensive career exploration and readiness services, with a particular focus on early career students. Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, presentations, and targeted outreach, the Coordinator supports students in developing essential career skills. In addition, the Coordinator serves as a liaison to various areas within Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, delivering a range of services including career advising, counseling and coaching, as well as the development and facilitation of career-related programming, orientation initiatives, and student engagement efforts.
Minimum Qualifications | A Bachelor’s Degree with, Completion of a minimum of 18 hours towards a Master’s Degree in College Student Development, Higher Education or related field. Work, internship or practicum experience in career development, advising or first-year programming Solid foundation and understanding of counseling/coaching techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to multi-task and take initiative Ability to lead and mentor students A demonstrated commitment to student success through program development and delivery A passion for working with first/second year and transfer/early college students
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications | Completed Master’s Degree in College Student Development, Higher Education or related field at the time employment begins Knowledge of the unique needs of first-year, second-year, and transfer students Experience with career assessment techniques Experience with a career management system such as Handshake
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | The Career Development Center serves all students and alumni pursuing various future professional endeavors. Services include helping students solidify their goals and interests, developing a foundation of career readiness skills, preparing for job or internship interviews, and ensuring valuable connections are made that will help them launch their careers.
The primary focus of the Career Development Coordinator is delivering comprehensive career exploration and career readiness services with specific attention to the needs of early career students through one-on-one career coaching, workshops/presentations, and outreach and programming.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities include:Utilize a variety of tools and self-assessment inventories to provide one-on-one career coaching and follow-up to primarily first and second-year students who are deciding their majors/careers and have foundational conversations regarding career readiness on topics such as resume and cover letter writing, internship search and networking. Support all career coaches in offering career development programming and presentations to classes, clubs, Greek organizations, Residence Life, and other student groups and clubs, especially those not connected to an academic college. Participate and contribute to the Career Development Center’s priority to provide career and professional development support and programs to all students. Assist with new student and transfer student orientation offering programming and workshops as needed. Teach Career Exploration and College to Career classes on a rotating basis. Supervise Career Guides (peer career student advisors) that work in the Career Studio (drop in hours). Oversee internal Career Development programming and outreach such as the Look Smart clothing closet and Career Meetups, and student outreach such as newsletters and coaching specific emails. Serve on appropriate campus committees.
Type of Position | Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type | 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours | This position will have a standard Monday - Friday 8:00 to 5:00 work schedule that may be modified to accommodate evening and weekend work.
Number of Hours Per Week | 40
Number of Months Per Year | 12
Mandatory Staff | No
Suggested Salary Range | $40,000 -$45,000
Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Minimum Qualifications | A Bachelor’s Degree with, Completion of a minimum of 18 hours towards a Master’s Degree in College Student Development, Higher Education or related field. Work, internship or practicum experience in career development, advising or first-year programming Solid foundation and understanding of counseling/coaching techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to multi-task and take initiative Ability to lead and mentor students A demonstrated commitment to student success through program development and delivery A passion for working with first/second year and transfer/early college students
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications | Completed Master’s Degree in College Student Development, Higher Education or related field at the time employment begins Knowledge of the unique needs of first-year, second-year, and transfer students Experience with career assessment techniques Experience with a career management system such as Handshake
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | The Career Development Center serves all students and alumni pursuing various future professional endeavors. Services include helping students solidify their goals and interests, developing a foundation of career readiness skills, preparing for job or internship interviews, and ensuring valuable connections are made that will help them launch their careers.
The primary focus of the Career Development Coordinator is delivering comprehensive career exploration and career readiness services with specific attention to the needs of early career students through one-on-one career coaching, workshops/presentations, and outreach and programming.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities include:Utilize a variety of tools and self-assessment inventories to provide one-on-one career coaching and follow-up to primarily first and second-year students who are deciding their majors/careers and have foundational conversations regarding career readiness on topics such as resume and cover letter writing, internship search and networking. Support all career coaches in offering career development programming and presentations to classes, clubs, Greek organizations, Residence Life, and other student groups and clubs, especially those not connected to an academic college. Participate and contribute to the Career Development Center’s priority to provide career and professional development support and programs to all students. Assist with new student and transfer student orientation offering programming and workshops as needed. Teach Career Exploration and College to Career classes on a rotating basis. Supervise Career Guides (peer career student advisors) that work in the Career Studio (drop in hours). Oversee internal Career Development programming and outreach such as the Look Smart clothing closet and Career Meetups, and student outreach such as newsletters and coaching specific emails. Serve on appropriate campus committees.
Type of Position | Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type | 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours | This position will have a standard Monday - Friday 8:00 to 5:00 work schedule that may be modified to accommodate evening and weekend work.
Number of Hours Per Week | 40
Number of Months Per Year | 12
Mandatory Staff | No
Suggested Salary Range | $40,000 -$45,000
Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date | 05/14/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins | 05/29/2026
Proposed Date of Hire | 07/27/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume Unofficial (Graduate course work) Transcripts Provide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a list of references with contact information included
Search Chair Name | Em McLamb
Search Chair Email | mclambef@appstate.edu
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54278
Posting Number | 201501776P
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins | 05/29/2026
Proposed Date of Hire | 07/27/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume Unofficial (Graduate course work) Transcripts Provide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a list of references with contact information included
Search Chair Name | Em McLamb
Search Chair Email | mclambef@appstate.edu
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54278
Posting Number | 201501776P
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