POSITION TITLE

Career Services Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Career Center Coordinator supports the daily operations of the Coker University Career Center and will assist students, alumni, and employers in accessing career resources and services. This role involves coordinating workshops and events, maintaining career-related resources, and serving as a point of contact for career development inquiries. The coordinator plays a key role in fostering student career readiness and strengthening employer engagement to set students up for success in their professional career.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Coordinate the scheduling and logistics of career-related workshops, employer visits, job fairs, and other events.
• Assist students and alumni with job search resources, resume reviews, and use of career center platforms (e.g., Handshake).
• Maintain and update job and internship postings, bulletin boards, and digital career resources.
• Serve as a liaison between employers and the college, supporting employer outreach and on-campus recruiting efforts.
• Partner with faculty to ensure students are gaining the technical skills, capabilities and soft skills needed for employment and/or graduate school.
• Track and report student engagement, employer contacts, and event attendance using the career services database.
• Promote career center services through email, social media, and campus collaborations.
• Support development of career readiness materials and resources for diverse student populations.
• Partner with the Coker Student Experience team to implement career readiness each year.
• Provide administrative support including managing office communications, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years relevant experience in Higher Education, Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize
• Highly developed project management skills
• Effective relationship building/partnering and teamwork skills
• Strong advising/coaching skills
• Strong customer/client service focus
• Verbal and written communication skills - including public speaking/presentation skills
• Analytical/problem-solving ability

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in career services, student affairs, or employer relations
• Familiarity with career platforms such as Handshake
• Event coordination experience.

University Standard Service and Excellence Expectations

Coker's standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the university. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.

Being part of Coker University means committing to our Culture of COBRAS. We believe in showing up for students and colleagues with care, openness, bold ideas, and a drive to be remarkable and adaptable-always striking at the opportunity to be better.

Coker University readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Located in Hartsville, SC, Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, medical condition, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities