Coordinator: Career Development and Engagement

Coordinator: Career Development and Engagement

Salary

$52,499.00 - $59,696.00 Annually

Location

West Campus - 2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ

Job Type

Staff

Job Number

2026-HR-IR-H11597-00411

Department

Workforce Dev & Cont Ed Division

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Grade

5

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Were excited you are considering a position with us. We welcome and celebrate the expansive experiences and contributions that all members of our campus community bring to the table, whether shaped by career history, academic study, or community engagement.

Were committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page.

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role youre applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.

Position Summary

The Career Development & Engagement Coordinator supports Pima Community College students in preparing for and connecting to meaningful career opportunities. This student facing role delivers comprehensive career-readiness assistance, guiding students through internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, micro-internships, and other work-based learning experiences.

In addition to providing individualized resume and interview coaching, the Coordinator develops and facilitates career workshops, classroom presentations, and technology platform demonstrations, including MyCareerLink and Big Interview. The position is responsible for the logistics, planning, and execution of Employer Engagement and Career Services (EECS) events, promoting these opportunities equitably across campuses. Working independently and collaboratively across College departments, the Coordinator builds strong internal and external partnerships to raise program awareness, support diverse adult learners, and drive student success.

This position has a specialty focus in coordinating the student-facing implementation of career-connected learning opportunities after employer partnerships and opportunities have been established. The coordinator will support successful implementation through targeted outreach, collaboration with College partners, event coordination, student preparation and support, and outcome tracking.

The successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to expand students' access to career exploration, professional networks, work experience, and meaningful employment. This position requires someone who can independently organize assigned initiatives, anticipate needs, use technology and data to improve student engagement, maintain communication across multiple stakeholders, identify barriers, and follow work through completion.

The position may be assigned as the primary liaison to one or more academic divisions or program areas and must be able to work effectively across disciplines, campuses, and student populations.

This position will be assigned to a primary office location at Pimas West Campus, but will travel among Pima Community College locations and community sites as needed. With supervisor approval, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group career-readiness coaching, including tailored résumé and cover letter development, interview preparation, job-search strategies, LinkedIn profile optimization, and professional communication; prepares students for internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, micro-internships, employer engagement events, and other career-connected learning experiences
• Develops and facilitates career-readiness workshops, classroom presentations, resource demonstrations, and related educational programming across virtual, in-person, and technology-supported formats
• Connects students with appropriate career resources, employment opportunities, and institutional support; adapts services and outreach strategies using appropriate methodologies to meet the needs of diverse adult learners and eliminate barriers to participation
• Maintains consistent communication with participating students to support attendance, engagement, and program completion; identifies participation barriers, connects students to relevant support, and communicates progress updates to key stakeholders
• Develops and executes targeted recruitment and outreach initiatives in collaboration with faculty, advisors, counselors, and student-facing staff; utilizes social media, digital design platforms (e.g., Canva), and marketing principles to create promotional materials that drive program awareness and participation
• Monitors participation metrics, implementation milestones, and program outcomes using internal databases and tracking tools; maintains accurate records of student outreach, referrals, registration, attendance, completion, and other assigned outcomes in compliance with College policies, safety standards, and data privacy regulations
• Analyzes program data and user feedback to identify participation trends, procedural and circumstantial barriers, and operational needs; formulates data-informed solutions, establishes self-directed priorities, and prepares comprehensive reports and recommendations for administrative review
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships across College academic and administrative divisions without direct supervisory authority; navigates cross-functional initiatives, provides departmental resources to staff, ensures student data privacy and confidentiality, and escalates complex issues to management as appropriate
• Promotes, demonstrates, and drives student and faculty engagement with career platforms (e.g., MyCareerLink, Big Interview); explores and evaluates technology utilization and recommends digital tools or automated workflows to enhance service delivery, accessibility, and operational efficiency
• Assists with the recruitment of students into registered apprenticeship programs in coordination with the registered apprenticeship coordinator; supports work-based learning partnerships to build strong talent pipelines connecting students to high-skill, high-tech employment opportunities
• Coordinates the planning, logistics, and execution of employer information sessions, recruiting events, on-campus interviews, tabling, and workshops; represents Employer Engagement and Career Services at College and community events
• Responds to requests for information and support from students, faculty, staff, businesses, agencies, local schools, and community partners within the assigned program area; provides College staff with operational information and resources regarding department services

Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and
• Up to one year of related experience in an area such as career services, advising, education, social work, workforce development, recruiting, talent acquisition, student services, or program coordination and
• Valid Arizona drivers license

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred:

• One to three years of related experience in an educational setting
• Previous experience with project management, data analysis, and student information systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices
• Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge of advising and counseling practices
• Knowledge and application of various instructional methodologies
• Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting programs and services
• Skill in problem solving
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in positive, productive, and flexible customer service to a diverse population
• Skill in project management principles, processes, and techniques
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature ? Skill in public speaking
• Skill in independent decision making
• Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills as well as draw conclusions and prepare accurate reports of results
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships
• Ability to operate relevant programs and equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information:

• Phone: (520) 206-4624
• TTY: (520) 206-4530
• Email: hr@pima.edu

Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Comprehensive Benefits for a Meaningful Career

Pima Community College is proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports the health and well-being of our employees.

Full-time employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement plans and deferred compensation options

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

• Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Temporary employees who work twenty (20) or more hours per week for more than nineteen (19) weeks in a fiscal year are required to participate in one of the following retirement plans: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).

To explore the full range of benefits and plan options, please visit our Benefits Page

01

Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

02

This position does not provide sponsorship for an employment visa. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes
• No

03

You must be 18 years or older to apply for this position. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. Do you currently reside in or plan to relocate to Arizona?

• Yes
• No

05

Some questions in this section are used to evaluate eligibility and determine whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Your responses should be accurate and complete. These questions are intended to assess job-related qualifications.

• Yes, I understand
• No, I would like to withdraw my application from this process

06

Please select your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Relevant Certificates or Vocational Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Terminal or Doctoral Degree

07

How many years of related experience do you have in career services, advising, education, social work, workforce development, recruiting, talent acquisition, student services, or program coordination?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-7 years
• 7-9 years
• 10+ years

08

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

09

Describe your experience independently coordinating projects, programs, events, or student services. Identify the responsibilities you personally owned, how you determined priorities and next steps, and the level of direction or oversight you typically received.

10

Identify up to four digital tools or systems you have used to organize work, manage information, communicate with participants, or track outcomes. For each, explain what you personally did with the tool, including any workflows, reports, forms, resources, or other materials you created or maintained. Specific experience with Pima's systems is not required.

11

Explain the methods and tools you use to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and follow-up responsibilities. Include how you monitor outstanding items, keep work moving when you are waiting on others, and determine when to involve your supervisor.

12

Describe one improvement you initiated to a process, service, or resource. Explain how you identified the need, what you independently learned or figured out, and what changed as a result.

Required Question

Employer Pima Community College District (AZ)

Address 4905 East Broadway Blvd.

Building D, Room 102

Tucson, Arizona, 85709-1180

Phone (520) 206-4624

(520)206-4500

Website https://pima.edu/pima-jobs/contact-us.html