Job description

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world—this is the place where you belong.

This is your chance to make a difference in the lives of our students by connecting them with applied learning experiences, both on and off-campus. In this position, you will collaborate with Admissions and Career Services at WSU and WSU Tech to source students through outreach – both in-person and virtual – at local and regional schools. Recruitment, mentoring, and coaching are all critical skills for success in this role.

Summary of Responsibilities:

This position serves as the connector of applied learning experiences between students, employers, faculty and the University. Works closely with cross functional teams to support enrollment goals. Provides assistance defining career options, developing employment skills, promoting job-searching strategies, professional coaching, providing performance management and skill gap analysis, training and sourcing.

Essential Functions:

• Meets with and sources for student employment needs, for both internal and external partners.
• Provides career development assistance and applied learning programming for students. Develops, maintains, and strengthens relationships between students, workplace supervisors and University staff/faculty related to career development and applied learning.
• Provides expertise in a number of areas including, but not limited to, resume development and interviewing skills, co-op and internship opportunities, career readiness and decision-making, career counselor referrals, and job search techniques.
• Promotes and coordinates activities and programs and presents professional development workshops, coordinates and participates in career outreach such as job fairs and differentiated programming.
• Assists and coaches students with work adjustments problems. May coordinate with worksite supervisors and make worksite visits, as needed.
• Coordinates with internal and external partners regarding continuous program improvement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, and with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, with the ability to think “outside the box”
• Ability to think proactively; provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to students in applied learning opportunities

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in in education, human resources, business, or related field
• One (1) year of experience in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATION

• Driver’s License

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Citizen”. Do you meet this requirement?

Work Location: In person

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