Join the South Dakota State University's (SDSU) Office of Career Development and embark on a rewarding journey as a Career Education Coordinator! We are looking for a people-centered professional who thrives on delivering exceptional customer service and is passionate about guiding both undergraduate and graduate students toward successful careers. As the Office of Career Development seeks to grow, engage, and cultivate a career-everywhere culture, the Career Education Coordinator will collaborate with campus partners to ensure scalable best practices of career education and act as a career coach for SDSU students and alumni. This is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant community dedicated to empowering individuals on their professional paths. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

In the Office of Career Development career readiness is our passion and we focus on two main goals; facilitating the transition from student to professional and helping students and employers connect. From students exploring career options and job possibilities to employers posting jobs and conducting on-campus interviews, we provide help both online and in person.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a career coach primarily for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Assist students with career and major exploration, career readiness and development, professional document preparation (resumes/cover letters), interview preparation, and internship and job search strategies, and additional career-related needs.
• Assist students in determining career goals and objectives through self-evaluation; assessment of career interests; and exploration of career paths and options.
• Assist students in assessing graduate or professional school paths; assist students with professional or personal statements needed for application to graduate or professional school.
• Provide career resources, tools and education to a diverse population of students in individual and group sessions through drop-in hours and scheduled appointments. Help create career resources. Maintain records of interactions with students.
• Create and facilitate career-related presentations for diverse constituents, including undergraduate and graduate students. Present to academic classes, student organizations and workshop audiences.
• Collaborate with the Career Development team to strategically plan, organize, market, implement, and evaluate programs, services, initiatives, and events related to career development and student success.
• Work with the Career Development team to plan, market, implement and work at several career fairs, both on- and off-campus. Help identify and market internship, job and experiential learning opportunities to students.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for programming, services and initiatives related to career development and student success.
• Lead the assessment efforts for the Office of Career Development. Collect, interpret and share data to assess Career Development’s student learning outcomes (SLOs), stakeholder use and satisfaction, and impact of programs, services and initiatives.
• With a people-centered approach, provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders.
• Actively participate in and contribute to student success initiatives and events as identified by departmental and University leadership.

SALARY RANGE:

The starting salary for this position is $48,000+ contingent upon education and/or experience. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

BENEFITS:

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs/Personnel, Counseling, Education, Higher Education Administration, or related field completed by first day of employment;
• At least one year of experience working in career advising, academic advising, or related experience. (Graduate assistantship and/or related graduate internship experience is acceptable.);
• Demonstrates a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to all stakeholders;
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in an active, dynamic environment that requires flexibility;
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking;
• Ability to organize, implement, promote, and evaluate programs, events, and projects;
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative partnerships for programming, services, and student-success initiatives;
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills with an understanding of and enthusiasm for today’s undergraduate and graduate student experience;
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, and social media platforms;
• Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and shifts longer than eight hours; and
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to create and facilitate career education curriculum, presentations and resources that can be delivered in-person or in a virtual format to a variety of constituents.
• Strong aptitude for and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience working with career services in higher education.
• Knowledge of career development theory.
• Knowledge of college student development theory.
• Knowledge and use of career assessment instruments (e.g., FOCUS 2 Career, Strengths Finder).
• Knowledge and use of career services technologies and software (e.g., Handshake).
• Experience teaching and/or developing curriculum.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

The full consideration date for this position is 04/05/2024.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

For questions on the position, contact the supervisor, Stephen Miedema, at [email protected] or at 605-688-5234.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status that may become protected under law against discrimination in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [email protected]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-4128.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Brookings, SD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person