Career Services Program Coordinator

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A Career Services Program Coordinator plans, runs, and improves career programs that help students or job seekers explore careers, build job search skills, and connect with employers. The role blends event coordination, student or client support, partner management, and reporting to ensure programs run smoothly and deliver strong outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

Coordinate career workshops, panels, and employer events
Manage program calendars, registrations, and attendance tracking
Support students or clients with appointment scheduling and basic career service navigation
Communicate program details through email, web pages, and social channels
Maintain accurate records in student systems and customer databases
Coordinate logistics such as rooms, virtual links, catering, and supplies
Support employer partners with event setup and recruiting timelines
Collect feedback through surveys and summarize results
Track program participation and outcome metrics
Create templates, checklists, and guides to standardize delivery
Collaborate with advisors, faculty, and student groups to promote services
Ensure programs follow accessibility and privacy requirements

Top Skills for Success

Program Coordination

Event Planning

Stakeholder Management

Student Support

Employer Relationship Building

Written Communication

Public Speaking

Customer Service

Data Tracking

Reporting

Time Management

Process Improvement

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Career Services Manager

Employer Relations Manager

Program Manager

Student Success Manager

Career Coach

Operations Manager

Transition Opportunities

University Recruiting Coordinator

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Learning and Development Coordinator

People Operations Coordinator

Community Partnerships Coordinator

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Outcome MeasurementSurvey DesignEmployer OutreachBudget TrackingProject PlanningDatabase HygieneConflict Resolution

Development SuggestionsBuild a simple program dashboard, practice writing employer outreach emails, and run a small pilot event with a clear goal and feedback survey. Document your process with checklists and improve it each cycle using results.

Market Intelligence Report

Career Services Program Coordinator is part of the Education Administration category.Explore our market intelligence report to see how AI and hiring demand are shifting for these roles.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 45,000 to 55,000

Mid LevelUSD 55,000 to 70,000

Senior LevelUSD 70,000 to 90,000

Growth Trend

Steady demand, driven by increased focus on measurable career outcomes, employer partnerships, and hybrid event delivery across colleges, universities, and workforce organizations.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Public UniversitiesPrivate UniversitiesCommunity CollegesCareer Training ProvidersWorkforce Development AgenciesNonprofit Career CentersOnline Education PlatformsBootcamps

Industry Sectors

Higher EducationEducation ServicesNonprofitGovernmentWorkforce DevelopmentTraining and Coaching

Recommended Next Steps

Create a portfolio with two event plans, one communications plan, and one outcomes report

Learn a student system or customer database used in career services and practice clean data entry

Build a repeatable event checklist for in person delivery and virtual delivery

Partner with one employer contact and run a focused recruiting or networking session

Design a short feedback survey and summarize results into clear improvements

Update your resume to highlight measurable results such as attendance growth and satisfaction scores

Join a professional association focused on career services and employer relations