Freshman Programming

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.

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