Job Title

Career Services Coordinator

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Career Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Career Services Coordinator is responsible for a program within the Career Services department. Facilitates positive working relationships between employers and the university community including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Maintains a working knowledge of Tarleton's various degree programs as a means of educating future employers on Tarleton's product. Provides assistance in budget planning, strategic planning, goal setting, monthly and annual reports. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

This is an in-office position located at the Stephenville Campus. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate. May be required to work some non-traditional work hours including evenings and/or weekends. Travel is required. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

Responsibilities:
45% Provide Career Services Programming on assigned Stephenville campus and instructional locations. Career development to include resume building, mock interviews, business etiquette dinner, professionalism, interviewing, online presence and other topics. Engagement will happen through class presentations, one-on-one appointments, groups, workshops, guest speakers and online meetings. Participates in programs at the Stephenville campuses and all instructional sites coordinated by Career Services. Including, but not limited to, workshops, employer seminars, job fairs, and meetings within and outside of Career Services, university committees, and class presentations. Develops, coordinates, and/or fulfills objectives related to the implementation of new programs, workshops and services to the Stephenville campuses and all instructional sites.

30% Community Outreach: Facilitates positive working relationships between employers and the University community including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Work with these individuals to improve relations, services, and to also develop and track new full-time and part-time opportunities. Cultivates new employment contacts to expand opportunities for job placement, internships, and other levels of employer engagement. Coordinate with the Job Locator and Development Coordinator for Federal Work Study JLD tracking of student wages, positions and employer relationship development. Liaisons for the Career Services department to employers in Stephenville campuses and all instructional sites. Attend employment events to represent Career Services as assigned.

25% Leadership/Administrative/Support: Serves as primary administrator of career services programs to their assigned location or academic unit. Maintains a working knowledge of Tarleton's various degree programs as a means of educating future employers on Tarleton's Graduate profile. Provides assistance in budget planning, strategic planning, goal setting, monthly and annual reports. Coordinates marketing efforts with designated Career Services staff. Attends administrative staff meetings on and off-campus including conferences and workshops regarding career planning and job search as funds are available. Assists leadership of Career Services and other staff with special projects. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Three years of work experience in corporate/industry, university career services environment, or comparable setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Demonstrated exceptional organization, written, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.

Ability to exercise independent judgment, demonstrate exceptional time management skills, and work independently and in a team environment.

Ability to manage multiple, ongoing programs and services.

Other Requirements:
Ability to work non-traditional work hours including evenings or weekends. Ability to accommodate significant travel between work venues.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $44,000 to $55,550.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.