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Job Development Program CoordinatorCharles R. Drew University of Med & Sc • Los Angeles, CA, US
Job Development Program Coordinator

Job Development Program Coordinator

Charles R. Drew University of Med & Sc • Los Angeles, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Mission Driven, Community Focused About | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (cdrewu.edu)

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students.

CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of South Los Angeles neighborhoods.

The Job Development Coordinator at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) plays a critical role in supporting the academic and professional development of our diverse health professional graduate students. This position is responsible for connecting students with research opportunities both on and off-campus. The coordinator will organize career and internship fairs, assist the Career Services Advisor in facilitating students' transition from academic to professional environments.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Research Duties

  • Identify and promote on and off-campus research, internship and fellowship opportunities available to graduate students.
  • Maintain up-to-date website research and internship opportunities for students
  • Foster relationships with faculty and external research organizations to increase research opportunities for students.

Career Services :

  • Provide individualized career counseling and support to graduate student’s resources and tools to help students navigate their career paths effectively.
  • Support the Career Services Advisor by partnering with employers, alumni, and industry professionals to participate in career events.
  • Partner with Career Services Advisor in coordinating employer visits and on-campus recruiting activities, understanding hiring needs and match them with qualified students.
  • Provide career guidance to current students and alumni
  • Conduct research to analyze employment trends both locally and nationally.
  • Maintain a database of available job opportunities for students, Generate employer database through cold calling, mailing, and site visits
  • Identify and develop viable externship opportunities for students.
  • Assists in all graduation ceremonies.
  • Workshops and Seminars :

  • Design, deliver, and facilitate workshops on topics such as job search strategies, job interview skills, and research opportunities.
  • Manage all career-related programming and events, and track career outcomes.
  • Plan, promote, and execute workshops, career fairs, networking events, and other programming to support graduate students' career goals.
  • Create and update career materials such as guides, handouts, and online content. Assist students with resumes and cover letter writing.
  • Collaboration and Outreach :

  • Build and maintain relationships with employers to generate internship and job leads; conduct outreach to potential employers and community groups.
  • Work with all academic departments, faculty, and other university offices to understand student needs and align services with institutional goals.
  • Participate in orientations and other events to connect with graduate students and promote career services.
  • Develop and maintain rapport with every possible company that employs graduates from CDU’s training programs.
  • Data Collection and Reporting :

  • Collect and analyze data related to student placements, employer partnerships, and the effectiveness of career services.
  • Generate and prepare reports to communicate the impact of career services on student employment, research and internship opportunities progress.
  • Track career services activities, collect data on student outcomes, and generate reports to inform decision-making.
  • Reports Daily activity to Senior Management.
  • Maintains the Completion and Placement spreadsheet and submits weekly to Senior Management.
  • Qualifications : Education :

  • Bachelor's degree in Career Counseling, Higher Education, Public Health, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Experience :

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in career services, academic advising, or a related field.
  • Experience working with diverse student populations, preferably in health professions education.
  • Skills :

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and implement programs and initiatives that enhance student engagement.
  • Proficiency in using data to assess program effectiveness.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Compensation :

  • $25 - $28 per hour
  • Position Status :

  • Full-Time, Non-Exempt
  • Working Conditions :

  • This position may require evening and weekend hours to accommodate student events and activities.
  • Conditional Employment :

    The employment status of this position is classified as “Conditional.” Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon continued funding and limitations of restricted funds or, the duration of a specific program, project, grant, or contract. Since your salary is funded by Title III and end dates 9 / 30 / 2026 , your position is contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds. Continuation of your position is dependent, in part, upon funding availability. Furthermore, no work may be performed after the grant end date(s) unless you have received an extension in writing from a Dean, Division VP, or Human Resources.

    COMPLEXITY :

  • The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing / obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Occasional stooping. Frequent standing. Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high / low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT :

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Occasionally required to work in confined space.
  • Position is on-site unless specific authorization from the manager.
  • MENTAL DEMANDS :

  • The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Frequent work on a variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating interrupted work, work on a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.
  • Special Requirements :

  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
  • As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. As a condition of enrollment and employment, students, faculty, and staff must comply with the current CDU COVID-19 requirements as described on the CDU COVID-19 webpage. Please visit the CDU Return to Campus website https : / / www.cdrewu.edu / covid -policy / or email the Campus Nursing Office at nurseofficer@cdrewu.edu
  • EEO Statement : Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

    Fair Chance Statement : Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.

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