Career and Enrichment Coordinator

Career and Enrichment Coordinator

The University of Minnesota Rochester, an innovative campus within the University of Minnesota system, is seeking a new colleague with exceptional organizational and
communication skills for the vital role of Career and Enrichment Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement and Career Development, this position will play a
key role in implementing high-impact practices, strategic initiatives, and career-oriented programs that enhance learning and career outcomes for students.

Collaborating closely with the Director, campus partners, the coaching team, and faculty members, this role will support students' career readiness and enrich their overall
educational experience. They will have the opportunity to develop new career services programs, events, and learning opportunities tailored to student needs. They will also
engage in strategic outreach to boost student participation, ensuring events resonate with diverse populations.

Key responsibilities include assessing and enhancing campus career programming, facilitating mentorship sessions, and providing experiential learning opportunities that
foster meaningful connections. Strong organizational skills will be essential for assisting in budget management, overseeing digital initiatives, and training student employees.

Hours and Work Location:
This full-time, 40 hour per week position is expected to work in-person at the UMR campus at least 80% of the time in accordance with the Work Location Guidelines.

$45,000 - $53,000 depending on qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities
Career Development and Program Coordination: 40%

• Coordinate career events by working with the Director, Coaches, Marketing, employers, and student organizations on the following:
  Career and involvement fairs
  Career exploration panels and networking events
  Mock interview experiences
  Mentorship sessions
  Experiential learning sessions
• Assists with developing and implementing new career services programs, events, and learning opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with student organizations, faculty advisors, and community partners as needed to support and implement student-led initiatives and events that promote career outcomes.
• Help increase students' involvement and participation by promoting events and initiatives through intentional and strategic outreach to students. This will include partnering with marketing to prompt career readiness and engagement (events, initiatives, etc.) and submit items to Raptor Report.
• Improve campus career programming and awareness by assessing and evaluating campus programs and awareness events.
• Assist with the implementation of processes for shadowing and career observations with employer partners
• Serve as point person for off-campus employers on Handshake
• Facilitate mentorship programs with Director of Community Engagement & Career Development

Community Engagement & Experiential Learning: 40%

• Support the pilot and development of the new center for high impact practices (HIPs)
• Support community engagement experiences including volunteering, community-engaged learning under the direction of the Director of Community Engagement and Career
• With the Director, establish and sustain relationships with faculty, staff and student clubs to promote career and engagement services which increases visibility and informs priorities
• Manage communications to students and employers about UMN initiatives
• Assist Director of Community Engagement and Career Development and the Civic Engagement Scholar with election preparation/student civic engagement

Other Administrative Tasks: 20%

• Assist Director in developing and managing program budgets as needed
• Oversee program websites and other digital initiatives
• Help coordinate survey and data collection for CLI curriculum
• Collect and maintain data related to career programming, student participation and outcomes
• Train and supervise student employees
• Assists Director in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other materials as needed
• Other duties as assigned by Director

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least 4 years.

Successful candidates may also have:

• Adept at using various software necessary for supporting internships and other employment related opportunities, including but not limited to Handshake, Salesforce CRM, and others.
• Readiness and comfort working independently with ability to assume individual responsibility for assigned projects
• Experience working with undergraduate students from diverse populations
• Experience working collaboratively across departments/areas
• Experience with at least one of the areas served by the Hub (i.e., community engagement, internships, student research)
• Experience marketing or developing effective communication materials
• Experience in data management and assessment tools
• Experience with monitoring budgets

Pay Range: $45,000 - $53,000 depending on qualifications ; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Active review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted online and may be accessed at
https://r.umn.edu/about-umr/employment-opportunities.

Applicants must attach a resume or curriculum vitae to the online application and may also be requested to
submit: (1) a cover letter, and (2) a statement of applicant's commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

For more information, e-mail umrhr@r.umn.edu.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR)

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) offers distinctive health sciences education to prepare students for a broad spectrum of current and emerging careers, ranging from patient care to pure and applied research. Serving more than 750 students in the heart of downtown Rochester, UMR is "recoding the DNA of learning" through individualized experience, personal growth, community engagement, and an integrated health sciences curriculum for tomorrow's health professionals.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).

Our Vision is to transform higher education through innovations that empower graduates to solve the grand health challenges of the 21st century. In this vibrant context, students are at
the center of all we do - including faculty research focused on the efficacy of educational innovation. By offering a distinctive health sciences education, UMR prepares students for a
broad spectrum of career pathways including patient care; resilience, well-being and mental health; health care research and discovery; global health and public policy; emerging health technologies; and the business and leadership of healthcare.

In its second decade of serving students, the campus community currently serves more than 900 undergraduate and graduate students in the heart of downtown Rochester.
Through creative partnerships, this campus continues to grow in size and influence. At UMR, relationships and research drive student success. Our strategic growth plan has been aligned with the University of Minnesota System strategic plan (MPact 2025) establishing key metrics and aspirations. Learn more about UMR.