Functional Title:
Coordinator, Career Readiness Operations
Category Status:
35-Exempt Contingent Category 2
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.00
Unit:
USG-Shady Grove Center
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This position is located in Rockville, MD at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG). The Coordinator, Career Readiness Operations will serve as a campus ambassador for career readiness and provide direct support to students in the area of career development coaching across all competencies, as well as coaching on success plan development. The Coordinator will collaborate with the Manager, Career Readiness Operations to develop and implement programming and events around USG’s new career readiness framework; develop and manage career competency assessments; oversee technology aspects for
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Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Minimum of two years of related experience.
Including experience in project management and the use of technology tools.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex multi-institutional student services environment.
- Ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies including USM institutions, community colleges, and professional and community organizations in the USG service region.
- Ability to manage a variety of projects with initiative.
- Ability to be creative and introduce fun into programming and activities and to motivate others.
- Skilled in Interpersonal communications and written communications
- Ability to work with diverse individuals on a variety of issues and to support an inclusive environment.
- Skilled in the use of computers and software; skilled in methodologies for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Skills in customer service.
- Organizational abilities.
- Attention to detail.
Preferences:
Preferrences:
Experience with direct service to youth in the area of career development
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
- This is a Contingent 2 – Contractual position
- This position is located in Rockville, MD
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
- Professional working environment.
- Light lifting, event set up.
- The ability to transport and set up materials to and from various events (outreach events, employer events, community events, etc.) both on and off-campus required.
- Regional travel to partner institutions, employer sites, workforce and community events, and other meetings required.
- Limited travel to regional and national conferences is also required.
- Ability to work some evening and occasional Saturday hours also required.
Best Consideration Date
06/17/2023
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.