Job Location and Development Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in LSU New Orleans.

Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin.  The required information is listed below in the job posting.  
You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.  

Department

• Develops relationships with new employers to locate and develop off campus jobs /internships part-time or full-time, for either for profit or nonprofit employer, for students. 

• Advises and guides undergraduate and graduate students regarding applied work experiences, such as internships, co-ops, part-time jobs, and/or volunteer opportunities  

• Collaborates with the LSU New Orleans Career Services, faculty/staff, and employers regarding services that facilitate students in their part-time job, internship, and/or coop search 

• Assists students with resume writing, interview skills-building, and other job search strategies

• Plans and organizes on-campus recruitment, coordinates job fair activities, and the publication of all JLD and recruiting/promotional materials

• Develops materials and teaches experiential employment workshops, classes, and special programs regarding work experience opportunities (i.e. resume preparation, interview skills, business etiquette and communication, soft-skills development, networking, career fair orientations, workplace values, and job search strategies, etc.).

• Maintains a current database of all employers and job listings

• Maintains annual earnings records, job titles, and number of students placed in part-time jobs and experiential learning.  Follow up with employers who do not provide this information voluntarily and/or readily. 

• Provides quarterly progress reports to supervisor​

• Assists with maintaining the Career Services website

• Manages departmental marketing and social media efforts

• Attends departmental staff meetings

• Assist Alumni on all professional levels and various backgrounds with resume writing, interviewing skills, job search strategies, networking, social media and career guidance.

• Co-manage Career Fairs of over 200+ organizations, twice on an annual basis. The positions at this event include part-time jobs, full-time jobs, internships, cooperative education, volunteering and other career opportunities for graduating students and alumni.

• Coordinates information and schedules interview sessions with employers that are seeking to fill internships, management trainee roles and career opportunities for graduating students 

• Other duties as necessary and assigned to support the departmental goals

Required Qualifications:

• ​Bachelor's degree.

• One year of work experience. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and excellent public relations skills. 

• Experience with creative workshop presentations. 

• Experience with information technology database management. 

Desired Qualifications:​

• One or more years experience working in an experiential education office, university career office, or a related position with a human resource, recruitment, or career preparation focus. 

• One or more years of work related experience managing social media platforms and creating posts. 

• Human services or career counseling experience. 

• Experience in teaching and/or marketing. 

• Expertise in working with a wide variety of student populations.​ 

• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.

• Ability to multi-task, goal oriented and results driven, with strong organizational, problem solving, and project management skills. 

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.