Career Coordinator

About the position

Join the IRSC Team - Exceptional Benefits Await You! At Indian River State College (IRSC), you'll do more than just build a career-you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote your well-being, secure your future, and enhance your work-life balance. As a Career Coordinator at Clark Advanced Learning Center in Stuart, Florida, you will guide students toward meaningful career paths and experiential learning opportunities. This role involves planning and implementing career readiness programs, facilitating partnerships with local businesses, teaching college-level coursework, and providing career counseling to help students identify their interests and strengths.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one career counseling to students to help them identify interests, strengths, and potential career paths.
• Develop and deliver workshops on topics such as resume writing, interview preparation, and professional etiquette.
• Collaborate with teachers and counselors to integrate career exploration activities into the curriculum.
• Develop and teach college-level career development courses based on research-based career development models and current best practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to create internship and job shadowing opportunities for students.
• Match students with internships and work experiences based on their skills, interests, and career goals.
• Monitor and evaluate student internship experiences, ensuring compliance with school and workplace standards.
• Plan and coordinate career fairs, industry guest speaker events, and field trips to expose students to diverse career opportunities.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of career and internship resources.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements based on feedback from students, parents, and employers.
• Coordinate school's implementation and use of Xello, statewide career development program.
• Serve as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and external partners regarding career-related activities.
• Provide regular updates and reports on program progress to school administration.
• Partner with community leaders and workforce development boards to align school programs with local labor market needs.
• Sponsor/lead at least one student extracurricular activity.
• Chaperone school-related events.
• Participate in recruitment and admissions events.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Career Counseling, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Previous experience in career counseling, workforce development, or education.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to network and establish relationships with community organizations and businesses.
• Knowledge of career planning tools and current job market trends.
• Passion for helping students achieve their career goals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in using career assessment tools and software.
• Flexibility to adapt to the dynamic needs of the school environment and respond effectively to crisis situations.
• Proficiency in using technology for documentation, communication, and data management.
• Ability to function effectively with multiple priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in educational program development.
• Familiarity with Xello or similar career development software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• Retirement Plans through the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and additional investment opportunities.
• Generous Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• Employee Discounts on various services and attractions.
• Professional Growth Opportunities through meaningful projects and development.