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As a member of the Workforce, Career, and Experiential Learning team, the Career Services Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of all activities and programs related to Career Services. The Coordinator directs career services, develops, plans, and presents workshops to students, faculty, and community members. Plans and coordinates career fairs and on-campus employment recruiting. Collaborates with academic departments to expand career services in academic disciplines. Provides information and resources which enable students to take active responsibility for their career development decisions and job search. Equips students to make career plans by facilitating awareness of their work-related strengths, interest, and values, and understanding the world of work. Utilizes information technology in the delivery of career services. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Educational Background: Master's degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, or related field required. Certification in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and experience with Strong Interest Inventory required. Experience with Strengths Quest, DiSC or similar tool(s) preferred. Minimum of three years’ experience in higher education career counseling, working with students, faculty, alumni, and employer populations required; experience in a community college setting is preferred. Computer proficiency required. Internet skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized student database required.
Special Skills: Knowledge of career development theory and practice, job outlook trends & forecasts, employer relations, job search strategies, interviewing techniques, and resume/correspondence writing required. Experience with career advising, coaching, and workforce education counseling, required. An established record of excellent leadership and mentoring relationships with students, collegial relationships with staff and faculty required. Outstanding organizational skills, strong verbal, written and public presentation skills are essential for success in this role.

Essential Functions:

Career Development

1. Provide outreach to undecided students, schedule activities/programs to support them in choosing a major, participate in orientations and admissions events to work with undecided students.

2. Collaborate with academic departments and other pertinent college offices & programs to determine the needs of their students relating to career services and implement programming as appropriate.

3. Provide career counseling services on an individual and group basis for students, alumni, and community members.

4. Conduct career assessments on an individual and group basis.

Employment Opportunities & Preparation

1. Develop strong relationships with area employers to serve as a resource for internship and employment opportunities for students; establish clear communication protocols with academic departments to promote internships and employment opportunities.

2. Serve as the point of contact for employers seeking to advertise internships and/or employment opportunities.

3. Support employer on-campus recruitment activities.

4. Design and implement workshops, programs, and opportunities for students that facilitate career exploration.

5. Keep current regarding technologies that support student job search efforts (e.g. resume software).

6. Provide career and job availability information, resume writing training, interview skills, and job search assistance to students and alumni both individually and in groups

7. Respond to requests from members of the College community to provide information regarding employment trends/forecasts.

Recruitment, Assessment & Retention

1. Work collaboratively with institutional research to collect, organize, and analyze current student and graduate data and prepare semester and annual reports.

2. Participate in recruitment activities (e.g. Admissions events, undecided student population initiatives, presentations regarding career opportunities pertaining to FLCC degrees).

3. Actively support, create and implement developmentally appropriate career and professional development programs to support campus objectives for retention and completion.

Office Management

1. Prepare annual budget for Career Services.

2. Maintain Career Services web site and resource library.

Other

1. Organize and chair a career services advisory committee comprised of faculty, alumni, and employers which will advise on career trends and employer needs.

2. Offer classroom presentations as requested by faculty.

3. Work closely with community, regional, and state associations, including local Chambers of Commerce, and FL Workforce Investment Board as well as SUNY Career Development Organization (CDO) and Rochester Area Career Development Association (RACDA).

4. Demonstrate current experience and awareness of Career Services “best practices” and implement new programming as appropriate.

5. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Workforce, Career, and Experiential Learning and/or senior leadership in Academic and Student Affairs.

Benefits and salary range:

Applicants receiving benefits through the New York State Retirement System should review state regulations regarding post-retirement employment. This position is not eligible for employment under a Section 211 waiver.

1. Competitive starting salary in the range of $54,388 to $57,107 and is commensurate with qualifications

2. A flexible work schedule is available upon successful completion of training. This position follows a hybrid model, with a combination of on-site and remote work.

3. NYS retirement or Optional SUNY Retirement Program

4. SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan

5. Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Excellus BCBS

6. FSA

7. 21 days of annual leave, 12 sick days, and 13.5 holidays annually

8. FLCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents

9. Tuition assistance – 4-year institutions

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

1. Resume/Cv

2. Cover letter

Applications will only be accepted online.

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.