Director Experiential Learning Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is subject to the availability of funding. 
• This position is posted as Experiential Learning Coordinator Part-Time Temporary, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Part-Time Temporary.

NAU Career Development empowers students to confidently navigate their careers as citizens of an evolving and global world. NAU Career Development, part of Student Affairs, is located in the University Union. We are a dynamic team focused on preparing students for the current workforce and workplace, through career advising and education, connecting students to job and internship providers, and promoting consistent, compliant, and meaningful student employment and internship experiences. We are responsible for collaborating with college-specific career development professionals, student affairs programs, faculty, and other university departments.

We are looking for an individual to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Job Shadow Program which aims to strengthen students’ career preparedness through short-term experiential learning. The Experiential Learning Coordinator will assist with all aspects of the Job Shadow Program, including meeting one-on-one with students to help them prepare for job shadows, communicating with students before and after job shadows, communicating with employers, tracking data, and marketing the program. The ideal candidate will have foundational career development knowledge, strong communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to supporting students in their pursuit of career readiness. This position provides direct service to students requiring in-person work at the Flagstaff Mountain Campus between the hours of 8am-5pm M-F.

60% - Job Shadow Program Coordination

• Process intake of Interest Forms and email communications for employers inquiring about providing job shadow experiences for NAU students.
• Collaborate with Program Manager on marketing and social media efforts to promote employer and student engagement with the job shadow program.
• Meet one-on-one with students to ensure they are prepared for job shadow experiences, including communicating expectations of professionalism and supporting students’ understanding of how to prepare for the experience.
• Communicate with students and employers to confirm job shadow logistics.
• Provide excellent customer service that supports and fosters employer engagement.

30% - Administrative Duties

• Track program data to provide engagement metrics.
• Work independently and as part of a team, with attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, and Google Suite.
• Familiarity with career development resources.

10% - Other

• Duties as Assigned.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by department.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 2 years of relevant experience.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

• Prior experience in career or workforce development.
• Prior experience working with high school- or college-aged youth.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of career advising practices and principles.
• Knowledge of career development and employment trends, and related theories.
• Knowledge of higher education law, including FERPA, Title IX, HIPAA, etc.
• Knowledge of student development theory.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Program development skills.
• Active listening skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Problem-solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.

Salary range begins at $25.00. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by midnight of the application deadline.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.