A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
Career Development Coordinator Experiential Learning Dubuque, IA, USA to be discussed at interview Salary Full Time
POSITIONSUMMARY
Guides students through career exploration and professional development and preparation from their first year throughgraduation. Coordinates programs and resources that prepare students for internships, graduate school, and careers, while partnering withfaculty, staff, and community partners to connect classroom learning with meaningful career exploration and vocational discernment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions. Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of yourposition in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings. Advise and assist studentsindividually and in groups with self-assessment, career exploration, career planning, decision-making, and internship/job searchstrategies. Design and deliver programs on professional development topics such as resumes, cover letters, interviewing,professionalism, networking, and mock interviews. Collaborate with Center for Experiential Learning colleagues to coordinatecareer-related programming and integrate experiential learning into students' educational goals. Partner with academicdepartments, faculty, and campus offices to offer career programming and classroom presentations. Develop, maintain, and shareonline resources that support career exploration and job searches. Assist in the management of business contracts and operationsfor career management software. Lead the collection, organization, and reporting of annual career outcomes data. Supportcampus-wide efforts to enhance student employment by shaping on-campus jobs into pre-professional learning experiences. RepresentLoras College in professional associations and networks to strengthen career services. Commitment to the College's mission andsupport for the Catholic liberal arts tradition. Ability to carry out responsibilities of the position in support of the College'sCatholic identity and mission in support of Church teachings. Perform additional duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability toengage effectively with diverse individuals and groups. Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and provide constructive feedbackto support student growth and development towards self-awareness, career readiness, and vocational discernment. Skilled inbuilding relationships, fostering collaboration, and facilitating consensus across campus partners. Sound judgment,problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail and follow through. Reliable, patient, and adaptable, with theability to remain professional under pressure. Commitment to creating an inclusive environment that respects and supportsindividuals from all backgrounds.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree required in anappropriate field; Master's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
EXPERIENCE
3-5 years of experience in career services, academic advising, counseling, higher education,or related field required. Experience guiding students/young adults in areas such as career exploration, job and internship searchstrategies, and graduate/professional school preparation preferred. Demonstrated ability to support students in vocational discernment andprofessional development.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Proficiency with MicrosoftOffice Suite and comfort using career services software, databases, and web-based technologies. Strong written and oralcommunication skills for engaging with students, faculty, staff, employers, and external partners. Effective organizational skillswith the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs. Self-motivated, collaborative, and flexible in workingacross departments and constituencies. Ability to develop and sustain professional relationships with students, colleagues, andemployer partners. Commitment to the value of liberal arts education and the role of experiential learning in studentdevelopment. Ability to support and respect the Catholic mission and liberal arts tradition of the College.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in employer relations, career services, or studentdevelopment. Familiarity with career assessment tools, job search platforms, and labor market resources. Event planningand program coordination experience. Knowledge of best practices in vocational discernment and student career readiness. Experience working in higher education or with diverse student populations.
APPLICATIONDEADLINE.
Review of applications will begin by August 17, 2026. Applications must be complete to be considered. For more informationcontact the Search Committee Chair, Director of the Center for Experiential Learning, Jennie Weber ( jennie.weber@loras.edu ). The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties havebeen included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It isnot intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions andrequirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and theCollege reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deemappropriate.
