Career Education Coordinator For The College Of Liberal Arts

Posting Detail Information
Working Title Career Education Coordinator for the College of Liberal Arts
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202301267AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib I
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 20
Proposed Annual Salary Range $55,000-58,000
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date 08/21/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/24/2023
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Career Center is part of the Division of Student Affairs with strong and broad-reaching relationships and responsibilities throughout campus, including the academic colleges. Divided into three units (Career Education; Employer Relations; and Operations), the Career Center not only provides career-related-advising and -services to students, it fills many additional functions critical to the success of the university and students, including, but not limited to, campus-wide career fair coordination and job/internship postings, employer relations, institutional career outcome reporting, and student employee development leadership. The Career Center is responsible to a variety of internal and external stakeholders and leverages those relationships to help students investigate the many available professional opportunities with special consideration for finding paths that meet their skills, goals, values, and unique identities. The Career Center proudly embraces and upholds the CSU Principles of Community: inclusion, integrity, respect, service, and social justice.
The College of Liberal Arts ( CLA ) shares a commitment to the well-being of the human community, the natural environment in which we live, and to the inspiration of the human spirit. CLA directs a 21st century liberal arts education at a land-grant institution through learning, scholarship, and engagement. One of the largest colleges at CSU , CLA is comprised of 17 departments, (https://www.libarts.colostate.edu/about/) 4500+ undergraduate students, 400+ graduate students, and 300+ faculty members.
Position Summary
The Career Education Coordinator ( CEC ) is a half-time, year-round position shared by the Career Center and academic college that supports the Career Education Manager in delivering career education across a designated college. This position will serve students through in-person and virtual formats. The CEC will advise students in one-on-one advising appointments and drop-in services to develop and present career education topics to undergraduate and graduate classes, and develop and execute specialized career education initiatives for students with diverse identities and backgrounds (including international students, low-income students, students of color, students with disabilities, adult learners and veterans, student athletes, and students with other marginalized identities).
This half-time position is 20 hours per week and includes prorated, half-time benefits. This is a permanent, 12-month role. Hours may vary during a few select weeks. This person will not work on university observed holidays. This is an in-person position with some remote workdays possible. There will be no relocation assistance for this position.
Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Direct experience working in student success initiatives (minimum one year of full-time experience, or two years of part-time experience)
• Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Career Center’s commitment to diversity and inclusion

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience and comfort working with a wide variety of technology platforms
• Understanding of how diverse identities impact career choice and development
• Current knowledge of college-related industries for student and career development
• Basic knowledge of career assessment instruments (such as MBTI , Strong Interest Inventory, Strengths Finder, etc.)
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through direct experience working with a breadth of diverse populations
• Direct experience in a higher education career services environment (experience as a graduate student is acceptable)
• Proven ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) to both small and large audiences
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Diversity Statement
Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Career Center Duties
Duty/Responsibility

• Maintain strong working knowledge of diverse student needs and how diverse identities impact career development
• Serve students by providing one-on-one career advising in appointment-based and drop-in formats on topics including but not limited to career and major exploration, job and internship search skills (networking, resume, cover letter, interviewing, job offer negotiation), and the graduate school application process
• Attend weekly all-staff Career Center meetings
• Regularly review gaps in student resources, particularly related to students with marginalized identities; work to address gaps by creating or vetting new resources
• Maintain solid working knowledge of employer and industry trends through collaborative work with the Career Center’s Employer Connections Team
• Partner with the Career Education Manager to design and lead innovative career programming, workshops, and events for students by applying knowledge of student interest areas, diverse identities, and exploring student needs related to career education
• Attend workshops, conferences, seminars, or other opportunities that enhance knowledge of career services and/or careers in the college related industries
• Create and deliver classroom presentations on career education-related content, integrating the Career Center’s social justice approach to career education
• Evaluate web-based information and make recommendations on career-related resources of value
• Maintain strong working knowledge of CSU campus resources in order to best meet complex student needs
• Provide career advising and event support for Career Center events and initiatives
• Create and deliver specialized career education presentations for both undergraduate and graduate students

Percentage Of Time 50
Job Duty Category Additional College Specific Duties
Duty/Responsibility

• Review college-specific student retention and success data to inform strategy.
• Career and major exploration, job and internship search skills (networking, resume/cover letter, interviewing, job offer negotiation, storytelling), the graduate school application process, bias in career processes, disclosure and rights in the workplace, and more.
• Facilitate engaging small and large group presentations and workshops for a range of identities, confidence levels, class years, and majors.
• Support in the development and delivery of a CLA career education communication plan with a strategic focus on outreach to historically underserved student populations.
• Attend meetings with CLA Academic Success Coordinators, student organizations, and college partners as needed.
• Serve CLA students by providing identity-centered, resourceful, and empowering one-on-one career advising on a wide range of needs and industry interests, on topics such as:
• Assist in marketing and promotion of career education through social media, newsletters, and CLA department channels.
• Help plan and execute one to two events focused on career exploration, networking, and/or storytelling, with a focus on student success and retention.
• Support tracking and management for faculty lesson plan and curriculum toolkit requests.

Percentage Of Time 50
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Kelsey Schultz, [email protected]
EEO Statement
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The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected].
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The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected].
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Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3
Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

• Resume or CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents