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Career Development Coordinator

Appalachian State University
United States, North Carolina, Boone
287 Rivers Street (Show on map)
Apr 23, 2025
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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
Position Summary Information










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?
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 01/24/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 02/07/2025
Proposed Date of Hire 05/19/2025
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 Holly Benson-McQueen
Search Chair Email bensonhn@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49565
Posting Number 201501579P

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