Applications Programming Supervisor jobs in Kalamazoo, MI

Overview

The Freshman Programming & Mentoring Coordinator is responsible for initiating contact with first-year students, working with student mentors and Career Coaches, and managing Handshake, the job posting software for early career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute programs and strategies to enhance first-year students' involvement with Career Services

• Supervise and expand the student-alumni mentoring initiative via the Hub

• Manage the training and supervision of all student Career Coaches, including:

• Creating and managing the office coverage schedule and approving student hours

• Supervising Career Coach training activities, such as independent summer projects, annual training sessions, and weekly meetings

• Leading the Career Coach recruitment process, from promoting vacancies to interviewing and selecting new team members

• Assigning Career Coaches to Project Teams based on their skills and interests

• Conducting goal-setting sessions with Career Coaches at the start of the year and performance reviews at year-end

• Providing ongoing feedback to Career Coaches through student appointment surveys

• Aiding Career Coaches in developing Impact Projects and ensuring timely completion of tasks and LinkedIn content

• Handling all Career Coach-related duties as needed

• Supervise the Career Coach Marketing Project Team in tasks like designing promotional materials, poster printing and display, newsletter submissions, and TV monitor presentations

• Collaborate with the Communications Manager to align Marketing and Public Relations campaigns

• Publicize available services and resources to students and raise awareness of the Career Services office on campus

• Act as a liaison to the Athletics department for student recruitment and other career-related initiatives

• Serve as a contact point for other campus faculty/staff to help promote Career Services events and activities

• Provide career advice to students, especially first-year students, on an as-needed basis

• Support Career Services events and activities during and after business hours as required

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the job functions related to Career Services.

Other Skills

• 1. Ability to communicate with a variety of individuals in a variety of professional and social situations. 2. Possess tact in dealing with diverse personalities. 3. Possess strong time management and organizational abilities. 4. Possess a clear understanding of the College Mission. 5. Possess a commitment to the values, standards, and expectations of Hillsdale College. 6. Experience in managing undergraduate students is advantageous. 7. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 8. Effective prioritization and task management in a fast-paced environment

 Personal Characteristics

The Career Services department works closely with College staff, students, donors, alumni, and outside employers.  A clean and neat appearance and a pleasant relationship that is supportive of the College mission are essential.  This relationship needs to be pleasant, supportive, and professional, while maintaining confidentiality as needed.

Code of Commitment

Be a good representative of Hillsdale College to promote the liberal arts, the College’s original Articles of Association and operating principles stated in the Staff Code of Commitment.  The Mission Statement should be considered in all aspects of the position.  The teaching of Christian faith shall remain a conspicuous aim of the College.