X96475 Career Navigation and Employer Engagement Coordinator

Career Navigation and Employer Engagement Coordinator SIP Collaboration Grant JOB SUMMARY This position will lead employer outreach and student career development initiatives through the RiverHawks Regional Workforce Pathways Center. MAJOR DUTIES Establish and maintain partnerships with regional employers. Coordinate internships and experiential learning opportunities. Support employer participation in workforce symposiums and advisory board activities. Assist students with career planning and workforce pathway exploration. Will oversee employer engagement activities Maintain workforce opportunity databases. Coordinate career readiness programming. Support placement efforts that improve student workforce outcomes and post-graduation earnings. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION ●Knowledge of recruiting, academic advising principles, and student development theory. ●Knowledge of data analysis and reporting. ●Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority. ●Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs. ●Skill in oral and written communication. ●Knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to student privacy and records management. ●Knowledge of state regents of higher education and RUSO policies. ●Knowledge of budget development and management principles. ●Skill in decision making and problem solving. ●Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public and area businesses. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks the work as it is being done and spot-checks the completed work for compliance with established procedures, work accuracy and the nature and propriety of the final results of the work. GUIDELINES Guidelines include national standards set by national academic advising associations, OSRHE and RUSO policies, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines, Department of Education (DOE) regulations, and university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of varied management duties, as well as coordination of activities and programs. The variety of tasks to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to oversee the university’s workforce efforts and experiential learning opportunities. Success in this position contributes to the successful recruitment, engagement, and retention of students. CONTACTS Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, representatives of area businesses, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, to justify, defend or negotiate matters, or to motivate persons. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects. The work is typically performed in an office. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY This position may have direct supervision over assigned student workers and would work with local businesses and other departments across campus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Some skill or work experience in an area related to the position description. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience collaborating or communicating with others. Experience managing agreements, recruiting, or engaging others.