Career Services Coordinator

Job Summary:

Supports the mission of the university and the Compass Center by coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Office of Career Planning & Development (CP&D). Delivers career advising, programming, and assessments to students and alumni. Serves as the main point of contact for employers seeking to connect with Drury students and alumni. Coordinates internship registration and outcomes data collection, and supports the budget and promotion of career services in partnership with Compass Center leadership. Assists the Director of Accessibility & Disability Services with the scheduling, coordination, and administration of proctored exams.

Duties/Responsibilities:

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Required and Preferred Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to represent Drury professionally to students, alumni, faculty, staff, employers, parents, prospective students, and other constituents.
• Commitment to community engagement and service.

• Ability to collaborate with academic advisors, faculty, administrators, and student affairs colleagues to support student success.

• Ability to collect and organize data and prepare clear reports.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and provide accurate information.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to recommend and implement improvements to services for students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow FERPA.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, including conflicts between students and employers.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for special events (e.g., Admissions, Drury Fusion, and Orientation).
• Preferred: Certification or training in career, personality, and leadership inventories and assessments.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Handshake or similar career platforms.
• Preferred: Familiarity with CPT/OPT processes.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in counseling, education, student affairs, business, human resources, a liberal arts or STEM discipline, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in career counseling or coaching, human resources, recruiting, talent development, or a related area. Relevant graduate assistantships or internships may count toward this requirement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise up to one to two student staff members. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and trainings employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and discipling employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

WORKING AT DU HAS ITS BENEFITS:

• Generous time off including 4+ weeks of paid time off starting your first year
• Free tuition for your whole family
• Free tickets to Drury home sporting events
• Health and wellness benefits at extremely competitive rates
• Free use of onsite fitness center on Springfield campus
• Discounted meals and Drury merchandise on campus