Coordinator/Virtual Career Development

🇺🇸 Huntington, West Virginia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $45K - $59K 💻 Career Services 🗓️ September 22nd, 2026

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Marshall University is hiring a Coordinator, Virtual Career Development to support the career and professional development of students within the Office of Career Education. The coordinator focuses on career readiness, virtual learning, and professional competencies, collaborating across the university on strategic engagement initiatives.

Facilitate career and professional development with an emphasis on virtual learning
Collaborate across the university to advance student engagement and career success
Use technology platforms such as Handshake, Navigate, and Blackboard in service delivery
May require occasional evening and weekend programming, based on campus
Master's degree in Instructional Design, Higher Education, or related field required
One year of higher education experience in career development or counseling required
Salary range $44,918 - $58,939

Coordinator/Virtual Career Development Full Description

The Coordinator for Virtual Career Development is an integral member of the Office of Career Education (OCE). OCE supports the retention, graduation, and career success of Marshall University undergraduate and graduate students and alumni by providing holistic, inclusive, and impactful career education services and programs.

This position focuses on the career and professional development of students, with an emphasis on career readiness, virtual learning, and the development of professional competencies through innovative and accessible educational experiences. The Coordinator collaborates across the university to advance strategic initiatives that enhance student engagement and career success in both virtual and in-person environments. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Student Engagement and is based on campus. The role may require occasional evening and weekend programming and the use of multiple service delivery modalities, including virtual and in-person formats.

Required Education: Master's degree in Instructional Design, Human Resource Development, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Student Development, Social Work, Counseling, Workforce Development, or related fields.

Required Experience: One year of higher education experience in career development, instructional design, counseling, human services, or other related fields. Proficiency in the use of technology, e.g., Handshake, Navigate, Blackboard, and MS Office software.

Preferred: Strong presentation skills with experience creating and conducting in-person and virtual presentations, workshops, or small groups. Experience advising, coaching, or counseling students pursuing competitive majors and career goals.

Salary Range: $44,918-$58,939, commensurate with education, experience and internal equity. Time Type: Full-Time.