Coordinator, Engineering Career Services
Engineering Administration
College of Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign
The College of Engineering seeks applicants for the position of Coordinator, Engineering Career Services. Reporting to
Assistant Director, Engineering Career Services, this position provides career management services for College of
Engineering students and employers. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Provide professional career advising and counseling to students in the College of Engineering through individual
meetings and workshops on topics such as career preparation and search plans, resume reviews, mock
interviews, job offers and negotiations.
Educate and provide direction to students regarding professional work opportunities and employment trends
and provide a wide variety of career information and materials.
Maintain student records of the meetings and student progress.
Assist in developing career education and instructional materials, workshops and programs for engineering
students, student organizations, and departments focused on communicating employment information to
students.
Work as a member of a team to plan, organize and implement career events and publications for students and
employers, including special events such as career fairs, meetings, receptions, resources and speaker programs.
Assist in collecting internship and full time employment data.
Collaborate with staff members in the College on special projects related to Career development and advising.
Maintain a professional, service‐oriented environment for students and company representatives.
Use social media and virtual technologies in the communications and delivery of services to students.
Organize and manage special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
One year of professional work experience in a recruiting, HR, career services, or academic advising environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills
Knowledge of the job market and career search processes and strategies
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree
Experience advising students in a University career services office
Experience working with students, including international students
Knowledge of job market for college students and engineering disciplines
Knowledge of career assessment tools
Highly proficient with web‐based resources, software (MS Word) and social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)
Strong organizational, time management, communication, presentation and project management skills
The Coordinator, Engineering Career Services position is a full‐time, benefits‐eligible academic professional position
appointed on a 12‐month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Applicants
may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Salary iscommensurate with experience and qualifications.
To apply for this position, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references by July 5, 2018. Full consideration will be given to
complete applications received by the closing date. For further information regarding application procedures, contact
Thurman Etchison, tetchis2@illinois.edu, 217‐300‐2193.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent
offer.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit
http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. To learn more
about the University’s commitment to diversity, please visit http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu.
