Career & Community Resource Coordinator

Position Description & Details

Help students connect their education to meaningful careers-and the resources that support their success.

Bismarck State College is seeking a collaborative, student-focused Career & Community Resource Coordinator to lead career services initiatives that empower students to explore career pathways, build professional skills, and connect with employers and community resources. This role serves as a key connector between students, faculty, employers, and community partners, helping students navigate both career opportunities and essential support services.

What Youll Do

Career Services & Student Success

• Provide individualized and group career advising, helping students identify strengths, interests, and career goals.
• Career counseling support, including resume reviews, interview preparation, job search strategies, and professional branding.
• Assist students in developing professional materials such as resumes, cover letters, and portfolios.
• Connect students with internship, employment, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Coordinate career fairs, employer recruitment events, networking opportunities, and career development workshops.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and industry partners to expand career opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to integrate career exploration into academic programs and experiences.
• Guide students to BSC and community resources that support academic and personal success, including transportation, childcare, food assistance, healthcare, housing, financial, legal, and mental health services.
• Maintain an up-to-date directory of community resources and referral options.
• Provide training and support to faculty, staff, and student leaders regarding available resources and referral processes.
• Manage career services technology systems and maintain accurate data tracking and reporting.
• Monitor outcomes related to internships, employment, partnerships, and the annual First Destination Report.
• Support communication and outreach efforts through website content, newsletters, social media, and promotional activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Career Services Advisory Board in alignment with North Dakota Career and Technical Education requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute ideas and solutions that enhance departmental and institutional effectiveness.
• Serve on campus committees and participate in professional organizations, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a master's degree in guidance and counseling or a closely related field.
• Must be able to obtain a Career Development Credential as set forth by the North Dakota State Board for Career & Technical Education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and determine methods that produce desired results and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with individuals of diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to write reports, interpret statistical and analytical reports, and analyze data.
• Proficient working knowledge of computer software programs (i.e., electronic job search and resume preparation, Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, etc., electronic email and calendar), strong internet familiarity, and good keyboarding skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• More than 1 year of experience in a comparable position or related administrative position in higher education.
• Working knowledge and awareness of student support and an understanding of available campus and community resources to support student success.

BENEFITS

Starting salary $49,878-$62,347 based on experience and education; Exempt

100% employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. For more information regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/Faculty-and-Staff/Benefits/

To view a total rewards calculator, visit: https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator

Thinking about relocating to the Bismarck area? To find more information and resources, visit: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/relocation-resources

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED

Join our team and help capture the energy, achievements, and experiences that make Bismarck State College an exceptional place to learn, work, and grow. To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• References

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE INFORMATION

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the Dean of Students.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or accommodation requests, contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TTY Number: ND Relay Service: 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice). For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/.

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicants unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.