Career Coordinator

Position Title

Career Coordinator

Job Group

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications
 

• Master’s degree
• History of supporting individuals through one-on-one coaching, advising, or counseling
• Experience in post-secondary teaching or leading trainings in a business setting
• Proven ability to coordinate events and/or manage projects
• Track record of building relationships with a variety of stakeholders
   

Job Description

The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University welcomes applications for the role of Career Services Specialist II (Career Coordinator). Reporting to the Assistant Director of Business Career services, the Career Coordinator supports the office’s mission of preparing students for lifelong career success through customized coaching, competency-focused teaching, experience-based learning, and connectivity with industry.

The Career Coordinator will support students as they explore majors, engage in experiential learning and prepare to exit from the institution. The selected candidate will be part of a team of eight who aspire to be known as knowledgeable, dedicated, supportive, connected, and innovative.

The Career Coordinator will coach students one-on-one, teach a professional development course, and coordinate career-related programming. The ideal candidate will have strengths in interpersonal communication, public speaking, and project management. The selected individual must be a dependable professional who takes initiative, is capable of independent judgement, enjoys working collaboratively, and values continuous improvement.

Example Duties
 

• Facilitate one-on-one coaching appointments with students studying specific majors, in this instance, business economics and finance; topics include exploring majors and careers, searching for internships and jobs, composing application materials, preparing for interviews, and evaluating offers
• Teach one to two in-person sections of a credit-bearing professional development course each semester with approximately 70 students per section
• Plan, execute, and evaluate small- and large-scale career events
• Liaise with student organizations, supporting their programming, and occasionally presenting content relevant to the department’s mission
• Initiate and nurture relationships with employer partners, improving students’ access to high quality internships and post-graduation jobs
• Collect first-destination outcomes from students within six months of graduation
• Leverage technology; platforms relevant to Career Services at Iowa State University include 12twenty, Big Interview, CandidCareer, GoinGlobal, and LinkedIn Learning
• Stay current through involvement with professional associations
   

Level Guidelines
 

• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students
   

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Appointment Type

Regular

Number Of Months Employed Per Year

12 Month Work Period

Time Type

Full time

Pay Grade

PS806

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
 

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
   

Original Posting Date

April 9, 2025

Posting Close Date

June 8, 2025

Job Requisition Number

R16754