Career Services and Student Success Coordinator

Career Services and Student Success Coordinator

Salary

$47,377.00 - $99,454.00 Annually

Location

SUSCC - Opelika - 301 Lake Condy Road, Opelika, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

08652

College/Division

SUSCC-501020-Counseling and Career Guidance

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Southern Union State Community College

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Position Summary

The Career Services and Student Success Coordinator provides day-to-day student support services, develops policies, procedures, budgets, and plans for implementing the educational support programs; provides support and assists with registrations; coordinates tutorial programs; coordinates ADA/504 compliance and support for disability students, provides career development programs by serving as the primary career development person across the three instructional divisions and works with current business and industry partners to coordinate and maintain information on career opportunities for students and the College. The Coordinator will also perform multiple career-development services to students, such as career counseling and assisting students with job search issues. The Coordinator will provide services to guide, advise, and support students through career planning, decision-making, and job search processes.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule C3 (Salary range: $47,377 - $99,454 Annually)

Benefits: Full-time employees are entitled to the college's benefit package, which includes PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop policies and procedures for programs of academic support and service to students.
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of the Student Success Center including educational programs.
• As requested, prepare a calendar and schedules for services in the Student Success Center each semester.
• Develop and prepare appropriate records and reports.
• Serve in handling "day-to-day" activities and scheduling of the Student Success Center
• Assist in registration on base campus, assist with registration at other campuses as needed.
• Coordinate tutorial program for students each semester.
• Coordinate ADA/504 compliance and disability student support.
• Maintain up-to-date calendar and schedule of study for the student Success Center.
• Refer students requiring professional counseling to appropriate community resources.
• Supervise and evaluate staff as needed.
• Supervise work and keep records of Student Success and appropriate support staff and work-study students.
• Serve asprimary liaison between the three instructional divisions, college departments, and current business and industry partners to coordinate and maintain information on various career opportunities for students and the college
• Generate data and reports from Argos and TargetXto guide decision-making
• Keeps abreast of career information to include average salaries, demands, level of education required, and employment projections.
• Develop and coordinate student workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills,
• professionalism, careers, and other related topics.
• Provide one-on-one career coaching services and employability skills development,
• Coordinate job shadowing opportunities for SUSCC students in conjunction with local business and industry.
• Organize and coordinate community stakeholders for in-class speaking engagements to develop career interests among students.
• Support students by facilitating, promoting, and coordinating contacts with instructors, employers, recruiters, transfer institutions, and other resources.
• Provides students with opportunities to attend college or business tours.
• Advises and counsels undecided students through career development.
• Assists in the orientation process for new students, emphasizing career information, exploration, and selection.
• Coordinates career fairs on all Southern Union campuses; sends invitations; manages setup; creates and distributes publications.
• Maintains the Career Services Website.
• Develop working relationships with area employers to assist placement of students in appropriate jobs.
• Surveys students and employers to evaluate the effectiveness of services.
• Works with military recruiters to refer students as needed.
• Employee also follow up with students, after graduation or course completion, to track employment and wage data.
• Attends workforce development conferences and accesses webinars to remain up-to-date.?
• Works to help coordinate student apprenticeships and internship opportunities (i.e. Nursing, FAME, etc.)
• Establish and maintain relationships with local employers, industries, and community organizations to develop job and internship opportunities for students.
• Assist students in securing internships, cooperative education, and job placements related to their academic and career goals.
• Use technology effectively for word processing, record-keeping, instructional applications, electronic

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Three years of work experience in assessing, advising, and/or providing information to students; OR three years relevant experience in career services, counseling; or a combination of personnel, human resources is required.
• Proficiency in common computer office software such as Microsoft Office is required.
• Ability to work non-standard and extended hours as necessary is required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with the ability to drive and travel to various locations is required.
• Experience using TargetX.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

To be considered for the position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date. The applicants sole responsibility is to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.

A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume
• List of three (3) professional references
• Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Please note: Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made.

All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied. Correspondence regarding positions (i.e., scheduled interview appointments and position-filled announcements) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant's Neo ED accounts.

Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail accounts for additional information regarding this current applied-for position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal-opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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