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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is hiring a Coordinator of Career Development. The role leads a college-wide career development model that connects students with career exploration, skill-building, employer partnerships, and work-based learning. The coordinator reports to the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Student Services and works with Student Services, Academic Affairs, and Workforce Solutions.

Highlights

Lead a college-wide career development strategy that moves career services beyond its traditional scope and into an integrated student success initiative.
Design and oversee programs for career exploration, planning, and readiness, including career assessments, pathway exploration, labor market resources, and career coaching, and encourage student use of Handshake.
Work with academic departments and Workforce Solutions to expand internships, apprenticeships, clinical experiences, and job shadowing, and help faculty and staff embed career readiness competencies in curricular and co-curricular activities.
Build employer engagement strategies that create sustainable talent pipelines, and serve as the college's primary liaison for employer relationships.
Set and monitor key performance indicators for student participation, employment and transfer outcomes, and employer engagement, and report results to college leadership and external stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, business, human resources, workforce development, public administration, or a related field.
Three years of progressively responsible leadership experience in career services, workforce development, student affairs, or employer engagement, plus experience building employer or community partnerships and using assessment data to guide program improvement.
Pay starts at $4,014 per month on a 12-month contract at 37.5 hours per week, working on-site at the Bowling Green campus.

Coordinator of Career Development Full Description

Coordinator of Career Development

Title: Coordinator of Career Development

Salary Range: $4,014 (Monthly Minimum under 12-month Contract)

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Southcentral KY Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Main

Department: Student Services

Total Rewards

Southcentral KY Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
Vacation/Sick Time
Work-Life Balance
9.5 Paid Holidays
2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College is seeking a Coordinator of Career Development to help students explore career pathways, build workforce-ready skills, connect with employers, and gain real-world experience. If you're passionate about student success and helping others achieve their career goals apply now!

Job Duties:

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Career Development. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Student Services, the Coordinator provides visionary leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive, college-wide Career Development Model.

Career Development empowers students to connect education with opportunity by integrating career exploration, skill development, real-world experiences, and employer connections throughout the student journey. Working collaboratively across the college and with community and industry partners, the Coordinator of Career Development supports students in making informed career decisions, confidently entering the workforce, and building meaningful careers.

The Coordinator serves as the institution's lead strategist for career development initiatives and is responsible for creating a coordinated approach that integrates career exploration, career planning, career readiness, experiential learning, employer engagement, and outcomes assessment throughout the student lifecycle. The position collaborates extensively with Student Services, Academic Affairs, Workforce Solutions, employers, and community partners to ensure students are prepared for successful employment, transfer, and lifelong career success.

Position Duties/ Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Development

Provide leadership for a college-wide career development strategy that extends beyond traditional career services and becomes an integrated student success initiative.

Career Development Programs and Student Success

Design and oversee programs that support career exploration, career planning, and career readiness.
Coordinate career assessments, career pathway exploration, labor market information resources, and career coaching services.
Encourage the use of Handshake

Experiential Learning and Workforce Preparation

Collaborate with academic departments and Workforce Solutions to expand internships, apprenticeships, clinical experiences, job shadowing, and other work-based learning opportunities.
Support faculty and staff in embedding career readiness competencies throughout curricular and co-curricular experiences.
Ensure students gain meaningful hands-on experiences that enhance employment and transfer outcomes.

Employer and Community Engagement

Create employer engagement strategies that establish sustainable talent pipelines for students and graduates.
Serve as the college's primary liaison for career development and employer engagement initiatives.

Assessment, Data, and Outcomes Measurement

Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to career development, student participation, employment outcomes, transfer outcomes, and employer engagement.
Prepare reports and presentations for college leadership and external stakeholders.
Ensure accountability for career development initiatives through regular assessment and outcome evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Business, Human Resources, Workforce Development, Public Administration, or a related field.
Three years of progressively responsible leadership experience in career services, workforce development, student affairs, employer engagement, talent development, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience building partnerships with employers, educational institutions, or community organizations.
Experience using data and assessments to guide program improvement and strategic planning.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

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