Career Services Coordinator

Position Title: Career Services Coordinator
Location: We are currently hiring one position for our Utica office.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Effective Date: ASAP
Report to: Director of Workforce Development

Position Overview:

On Point for College is seeking a Career Services Coordinator. On Point works with students, alumni, employers, and community partners to provide comprehensive career services. We help students make educated career decisions and develop life-long professional career readiness skills. We assist employers in connecting with On Point students through recruitment and educational opportunities. Major responsibilities are providing one-to-one student assistance in aligning career interests with academic decisions; and assisting students and graduates to transition to a related occupation in the workforce.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct career services to students, including outreach, resume preparation and revision, interview coaching, career pathway advising, and job and internship search support.
  • Coordinate student outreach efforts by identifying employment and internship opportunities, notifying students of openings, and tracking engagement and outcomes.
  • Establish, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with local employers and community partners to expand job, internship, and career exploration opportunities for students.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement career-related programming and events, including job fairs, internships, job shadowing experiences, mentoring initiatives, and career exploration workshops.
  • Represent the organization at volunteer, employer, and agency fairs to promote student talent and strengthen community partnerships.
  • Provide administrative and managerial support by assisting with scheduling, coordinating program logistics, maintaining documentation, and supporting daily operational needs of career services daily operation.
  • Support and collaborate with temporary staff, interns, and the Internship Associate to ensure successful implementation of internship programming, projects, workshops, and enrichment activities in Onondaga County.
  • Assist with data tracking, reporting, and record maintenance related to student participation, graduate employment, and postsecondary outcomes to support program evaluation and alumni engagement efforts.
  • Prepare reports, summaries, and internal documentation to support workforce development initiatives, grant reporting, and continuous program improvement.
  • Perform additional administrative, programmatic, and reporting duties as assigned to support organizational goals and student success.

General Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of directly relevant work experience.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (may travel and work evenings and weekends for events).
  • Proficiency with MS Office programs including PowerPoint.
  • Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

This position description is not an exhaustive listing of responsibilities or duties that may be required of persons assigned to this position. Also, the position description may be modified at any time without notice, at the discretion of management. All On Point for College employees are expected to understand and comply with applicable policies and procedures.

Salary:

  • $47,000 per year / 40-hour work week / 9:00am – 5:00pm / Monday thru Friday

Benefits:

Most positions receive a laptop or desktop, mobile phone, scanner, and portable printer to use so staff can work from other locations (school districts, community centers, etc.).

Holidays include Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday after.  We also offer paid leave from 12/24 thru 1/1 for full-time employees.

On Point also:

  • Covers 90% of the Health Insurance cost (individual or family plans)
  • Pays the premiums for a $10,000 Life Insurance Policy while employed
  • Offers an employer contribution to a 403B retirement plan (like 401K for non-profits) after the 1st year of service
  • Pays the membership fees for COSTCO or BJ’s
  • Covers AAA membership while employed
  • Reimburses mileage for work-related travel
  • Offers supplemental AFLAC healthcare plans and Dental plans (these are optional employee-paid programs)

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EOE Statement

On Point for College is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of all forms of discrimination. This organization does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, staff, and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components in keeping with our mission. On Point is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.