Career Services Coordinator

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Job Posting Title:

Career Services Coordinator

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM Law – Department of Career Services and Employer Relations (Gwendolyn L Ferrell (00008226))

Work Location:

0101 Hebert Law Center

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

Job Summary

The function of the Career Services Office is to facilitate the job search process for our students and recent graduates/alumni. While obtaining employment is an individual and personal endeavor, the Career Services Coordinator provides support to the Director and CSO staff, guidance, information and skills training, and acts a liaison between job-seeking students and employers who wish to hire.

Job Responsibilities

Departmental Internal Operations & Support (45%)

Department Programming:

Assists as needed with all CSO programming including fall & spring on-campus interview programs. Assist with on-site coordination, catering, marketing, and follow-up evaluations. Design and create marketing advertisements and monitor employer and student RSVP’s.

Presents career services programs and assists with updating career services handbooks and marketing materials.

Symplicity Database Management:

Responsible for the administration of the Career Services Management (CSM) database including data input, approval/denial of job postings & employer registrations, trouble-shooting system issues and training and implementation of system improvements.

Graduate Surveys:

Assists the Director as needed with all student employment data collection and reporting. Collects and enters permanent employment data at graduation and 10-months post-graduation for current and previous years’ graduating classes with supervisory oversight from Director of Career Services. Conducts outreach, maintains the accuracy of spreadsheet, and uploads surveys and supportive materials in a timely manner.

Law Career Services Office Administration (40%)

Displays superior customer service in addressing all inquiries of the Career Services Office. Responsible for operating the reception area and greeting all students and visitors. Handles all incoming phone calls and written correspondence as related to the CSO. Collects and distributes mail and timely responds to law student and employer requests for information. Maintains professional appearance of all common areas. Maintains, updates, and ensures coordination between the CSO master calendar and Law Center calendar. Request and confirm room reservations. Responsible for assisting students, alumni and recruiters in all matters related to the CSO and its procedures. Assist with coordination of student programming and other Law Center activities (must be available to assist with after-hours and weekend events). Assists the Director, Associate, and Assistant Directors with employment-related research.

Departmental External Relations (10%)

Responds to and address visitor and employer requests in a timely and professional manner. Manages and administers LSU Law Center’s reciprocity program which involves receiving, reviewing, approving, or denying requests for such services. Drafts all reciprocity correspondence and maintains communications with law schools; prepares requests for reciprocity to other schools for LSU law students and graduates. Provides timely submissions to the Intercollegiate Job Bank and distribution of password updates to enhance student and alumni job prospects. Attends and participates in local recruitment meetings, conferences, trainings, and Law Center sponsored job fairs as deemed necessary by the Director of Career Services.

Supply Management & Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Monitor and maintain inventory & orders supplies, process catering orders for food and coffee for department programming and internal use. Maintain the organization and appearance of supplies and supply areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in office management, scheduling and/or student services.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number, and email address.

Please attach ALL required documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, original transcripts are required before hiring.

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Gwen Ferrell at Gferre2@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

November 14, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits – LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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