Career Development Coordinator

Posting DetailsRequest to RecruitPosition TitleCareer Development CoordinatorLocationBoone, NCFaculty RankYesProvide RankAdjunct FacultyPosition Number091041DepartmentCareer Development - 305000Position Summary InformationPrimary PurposeThe Career Development Coordinator plays a key role within the Career Development Center, advancing its mission by providing comprehensive career exploration and readiness services, with a particular focus on early career students. Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, presentations, and targeted outreach, the Coordinator supports students in developing essential career skills. In addition, the Coordinator serves as a liaison to various areas within Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, delivering a range of services including career advising, counseling and coaching, as well as the development and facilitation of career-related programming, orientation initiatives, and student engagement efforts.Minimum QualificationsA Bachelor's Degree with,Completion of a minimum of 18 hours towards a Master's Degree in College Student Development, Higher Education or related field.Work, internship or practicum experience in career development, advising or first-year programmingSolid foundation and understanding of counseling/coaching techniquesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to multi-task and take initiativeAbility to lead and mentor studentsA demonstrated commitment to student success through program development and deliveryA passion for working with first/second year and transfer/early college students License/Certification RequiredPreferred QualificationsCompleted Master's Degree in College Student Development, Higher Education or related field at the time employment beginsKnowledge of the unique needs of first-year, second-year, and transfer studentsExperience with career assessment techniquesExperience with a career management system such as HandshakeEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Career Development Center serves all students and alumni pursuing various future professional endeavors. Services include helping students solidify their goals and interests, developing a foundation of career readiness skills, preparing for job or internship interviews, and ensuring valuable connections are made that will help them launch their careers.The primary focus of the Career Development Coordinator is delivering comprehensive career exploration and career readiness services with specific attention to the needs of early career students through one-on-one career coaching, workshops/presentations, and outreach and programming.Primary Duties & Responsibilities include:Utilize a variety of tools and self-assessment inventories to provide one-on-one career coaching and follow-up to primarily first and second-year students who are deciding their majors/careers and have foundational conversations regarding career readiness on topics such as resume and cover letter writing, internship search and networking.Support all career coaches in offering career development programming and presentations to classes, clubs, Greek organizations, Residence Life, and other student groups and clubs, especially those not connected to an academic college.Participate and contribute to the Career Development Center's priority to provide career and professional development support and programs to all students.Assist with new student and transfer student orientation offering programming and workshops as needed.Teach Career Exploration and College to Career classes on a rotating basis.Supervise Career Guides (peer career student advisors) that work in the Career Studio (drop in hours).Oversee internal Career Development programming and outreach such as the Look Smart clothing closet and Career Meetups, and student outreach such as newsletters and coaching specific emails.Serve on appropriate campus committees.Type of PositionFull Time PositionStaff/Non-FacultyStaff/Non-FacultyVISA Sponsorship?VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.Appointment Type1.0Work Schedule/HoursThis position will have a standard Monday - Friday 8:00 to 5:00 work schedule that may be modified to accommodate evening and weekend work.Number of Hours Per Week40Number of Months Per Year12Mandatory StaffNoSuggested Salary Range$40,000 -$45,000Physical Demands of PositionTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Posting Details InformationPosting Date05/14/2026Closing DateOpen Until FilledYesEvaluation of Applications Begins05/29/2026Proposed Date of Hire07/27/2026Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach required documents:Cover LetterResumeUnofficial (Graduate course work) TranscriptsProvide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a list of references with contact information includedSearch Chair NameEm McLambSearch Chair Emailmclambef@appstate.eduQuick Linkhttps://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54278Posting Number