Resource Development Coordinator - Higher Ed. jobs in Davenport, IA

Description

Palmer College of Chiropractic is looking for a Career Development Center Coordinator! The Career Development Center Coordinator will manage activities which focus on career counseling and services; design and deliver career education programs for students and alumni.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Responsible to the assigned administrator and has a support responsibility to all other departments and college personnel as necessary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the Career Development Program including the development of modules and monitoring of web-based matching program.
• Provide career counseling; administer assessment tools, career search advising and information to departmental clientele, both individually and in groups.
• Assist with maintaining and monitoring an accurate operational budget for the department.
• Work with the assigned administrator to maintain the Career Resource Center.
• Network and develop contacts with corporate representatives, alumni and other stakeholders in order to facilitate preceptorships, internships, residencies and volunteer opportunities.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, seminars and programs on career development and job search strategies.
• Facilitate special outreach efforts to first and second year students.
• Communicate with students, alumni, faculty and staff regarding career opportunities.
• Assist graduating students considering post-doctorate opportunities.
• Edit and oversee distribution of department e-newsletter/advertising brochure.
• Represent the Senior Director at off-campus activities (community/conferences) as needed.
• Perform all responsibilities in a manner that fully complies with Palmer’s Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of research and analysis methods and grant writing.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with time pressures and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to utilize general office equipment and other necessary equipment.
• Ability to utilize personal computer and various software packages.
• Ability to originate and implement new ideas and approaches.
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work various hours as job requires.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience developing and delivering workshops and/or training modules. At least two years experience working in a career development office, and in providing programming and counseling.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Perform sedentary to light work in a ventilated, lighted, and temperature controlled office setting.
• Frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, sit, lift light objects (up to 10 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the workday.