Career Success Coordinator
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Location: 📍 459 NJ-17 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
Schedule:
Monday – Friday
Three days per week: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Two days per week:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST
One Saturday per month 8am-5pm - When scheduled to work on a Saturday will receive a weekday off
Compensation: $28 - $35 per hour
About the Role
The Career Success Coordinator helps students successfully transition from enrollment to graduation and into meaningful employment. This position supports students throughout the full student lifecycle by proactively driving certification completion, career readiness, and placement preparation.
As a Career Success Coordinator, you will engage students early to build strong and consistent relationships, supporting them through certification and placement.
Key Responsibilities
Performance & Accountability
Actively manage a student caseload and meet defined performance metrics, which may include:
Retention and persistence
Certification readiness and attainment
Graduation progression
Career readiness and placement-related leading indicators
Contribute to a performance-driven culture focused on measurable student outcomes
Student Engagement & Advocacy
Serve as a consistent point of contact and career readiness advocate for assigned students, building trust, rapport, and accountability
Proactively identify and address barriers to certification readiness and job placement
Certification Support
Partner with the education team and student success coordinators to monitor certification readiness and drive certification outcomes
Career Readiness & Placement Preparation
Introduce career readiness concepts early in the student journey, including resume development, professional behavior, and labor market awareness
Support students and graduates with career planning, job search strategies, and interview preparation
Coordinate with employer engagement and career services partners to prepare students for successful entry into the placement window
Assist with job applications, documentation, and placement-related follow-up as assigned
Data, Documentation & Compliance
Accurately document all student interactions, engagement activities, outcomes, and supporting materials
Participate in cohort tracking, G&E chart confirmation, and required audits, including weekly and monthly reporting tied to student success metrics
Events, Programming & Collaboration
Support, participate in and/or facilitate workshops, application stations, commencement, alumni events, career fairs, and certification readiness activities
Other Duties
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, including onboarding and ongoing training related to student success systems, performance metrics, and operational processes
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Experience
1–2 years of experience in student services, career services, advising, workforce development, recruiting, or a related support role
1 year of related experience in a proprietary (for profit), post-secondary educational setting preferred
Skills
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills with a student-centered approach
Comfortable working in a metrics-driven environment with shared accountability
Proficient with Microsoft Office and willing to learn new systems
A positive, team-oriented approach and willingness to work outside regular business hours and travel locally or overnight as needed
Benefits
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package that supports your personal and professional well-being. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
401(k) with company match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance options
Paid parental leave
Paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
We are committed to fostering a workplace that values integrity, growth, and student success.