Career Programming Coordinator

Location: NAU Career Development

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608143

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

Special Information

• This position is open to current regular, benefit-eligible NAU employees ONLY. (Temporary employees, student workers, variable-hour benefit-eligible employees, and other non-regular employees are not eligible to apply).
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at the Flagstaff Mountain campus with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is posted as Career Programming Coordinator, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Career Development Coordinator, Senior.
• This position will require some weekend and evening work, 2 to 4 days per month.
• Only complete applications will be considered and must include a resume, cover letter outlining interest in the position, how past experiences match job requirements, and 3 professional references.

Job Description

Career Development Coordinator, Senior assists in the management of career education, provides career education and advising to NAU students of all academic years and majors through individual appointments, group workshops, and self-paced resources, and works with stakeholders across the university to integrate career content into students' curricular and co-curricular experiences. The position requires advanced knowledge of concepts and practices of career programming as well as other segments including student employment and employer relations within NAU Career Development. The position requires a high level of independent work, identification of problems, and latitude in improving processes and finding solutions.

Career Advising and Education - 50%

• Advise individual students on resume/cover letter development, interview skills, and job search strategies, for student employment, internships, and full-time employment.
• Provide expertise to students on a variety of career exploration tools and related resources, such as O*Net, MBTI, Clifton Strengths, or others.
• Conduct workshops of varying sizes (up to 100 students) on a variety of topics including resumes/cover letters, interview skills, job search strategies, networking/relationship building, and strengths/interests/values/personality and their impact on career decisions and transferable skills.
• Customize and deliver college/program-specific programming or other specialized initiatives.
• Develop communications, working with NAU entities to promote Career Development, its services, and its benefits electronically, in print, and via other channels.
• Create and maintain online and print career resources for students.
• Assist in the planning/implementation of career and job fairs.
• Assist in management and tracking of coverage and performance of 1-on-1 meetings across the department.
• Specialist with Online Career Employment Service Systems such as Handshake, Suitable, Udemy, LinkedIn, etc.

University Partnerships - 20%

• Serve as the liaison to one or more academic colleges and departments. Develop and nurture relationships within the college(s) with administrators, faculty, academic advisors, career development offices where applicable, and other staff, building deep functional knowledge of the career development needs of that college's student population.
• Serve as the liaison to one or more Student Affairs programs (e.g., Veterans and Transfer, First Generation, Residence Life, Fraternity and Sorority Life) developing and nurturing relationships with staff and student leaders, building deep functional knowledge of the career development needs of that program's student population.
• Serve as the liaison to one or more other NAU programs (e.g., Athletics, Center for International Education), developing and nurturing relationships with program staff and student leaders, building deep functional knowledge of the career development needs of that program's student population.
• For all liaison roles, identify student career development needs, determine the best career development solutions to meet those needs, and partner to provide services to the assigned student population.
• May collect and analyze data (qualitative and quantitative) to assess the effectiveness and impact of Career Development programming partnerships.
• Lead on career development representation at Enrollment Management/recruiting events including planning, staffing, and promotional signage, and materials.

Program Development and Management - 15%

• Independently develops relationships with departments across divisions and colleges connecting to programming and curriculum with the desired outcome of positive student development in career concepts and procedures.
• Implement department goals, strategies/tactics, and performance measures for the Career Programming function and evaluate the effectiveness of specific programs or initiatives based on completion of these goals.
• Manage and support specific projects/programs including ‘Career Steps' throughout the project lifecycle from conceptualization through development, implementation, and assessment. Has latitude in fine-tuning content to the needs of specific users and working across the university to promote usage.
• Articulate the NAU-wide career development philosophy designed to meet the needs of NAU's student population and effectively prepare them for the realities of the 21st century workforce; develop or oversee the development of programs grounded in this philosophy.

Team Management and Development - 10%

• Specialist in career development of students, student workers, graduate students and staff in career curriculum, Online Career Employment Service Systems, presentation skills, and 1-on-1 meeting content and delivery.
• Coordinate the activities of graduate assistants, student workers, and interns assisting with assigned projects, review and provide feedback on work products, and provide general mentoring and guidance.
• Review peers' work products and provide feedback.
• Achieve goals established by Career Development and Student Affairs; report on progress and recommend changes to the program based on assessment results.
• Maintain current knowledge of career development, employment and recruiting trends, college student development, and other related topics as appropriate.
• Assessment of leading and lagging indicators using demographic data, student data, and survey responses of the clients served by the career programing and career development team.

Other - 5%

• May represent NAU Career Development at NAU, regionally, and beyond at conferences, networking events, and other professional development events.
• Serve on department, division, and/or university committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in field appropriate to area of assignment.
• 3+ years teaching, counseling, or advising high school students, college students, or young professionals on career, academic subjects, or personal development topics.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working in a university setting or industry recruiting.
• 2+ years experience teaching or facilitating workshops in a higher education, non-profit, or corporate environment.
• Experience developing and nurturing stakeholder relationships across a large, diverse organization.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of 21st Century workplace and workforce trends.
• Knowledge of career development and related theories.
• Skill in professional communication, both written and verbal.
• Skill in developing, implementing, and evaluating innovative programs.
• Strong team development and relationship building skills.
• Skill in coordinating activities and establishing priorities in a resource-constrained environment.
• Ability to creatively implement change and thrive in a dynamic organizational setting.

Background Information

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. Additionally, 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. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. 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 https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. 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.

Salary

Salary range begins at $49,761. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees arehttps://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

November 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline.

Only complete applications will be considered and must include:

• a resume
• cover letter outlining interest in the position and how past experiences match job requirements, and
• Three (3) professional references.
If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

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, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

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