Career Success & Communications Coordinator
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Overview & Description
Position: Career Success and Communications Coordinator
Department: Adult & Continuing Education
Location: 2179 S. Queen St. York, Pa. 17402
Employment Type: Full Time
Reports To: Director and Assistant Director of Adult & Continuing Education
Position Overview
The Adult and Continuing Education Center at the York County School of Technology is seeking a Career Success and Communications Coordinator to support students in achieving their career goals while enhancing the visibility of our Adult & Continuing Education programs. This role requires a dynamic individual who can develop engaging social media content, provide career guidance, and cultivate externship opportunities to ensure student success.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for student success, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Social Media Content Creation and Management
Collect and curate content from staff, students, and program activities to showcase successes and events.
Develop and schedule engaging social media posts across multiple platforms.
Monitor social media trends and analytics to optimize engagement.
Maintain a content calendar to ensure a continuous flow of high-quality, relevant posts.
Student Career Services
Provide one-on-one career coaching for students, including resume reviews, interview preparation, and career planning.
Support students during externships, ensuring they meet learning objectives.
Conduct follow-ups post-externship to assist with career transitions.
Externship Site Development
Identify and establish new externship site partnerships.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing externship partners.
Serve as the liaison between students, externship sites, and the organization to ensure alignment of expectations.
Student Success & Career Readiness
Encourage and support students in achieving their career goals.
Track and report student success metrics, such as externship completion rates and post-program employment outcomes.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to enhance student career readiness initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Career Services, Education, Business, or a related field (preferred but not necessary).
Experience in career coaching, workforce development, social media management, or student services is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in social media platforms, content creation tools, and analytics.
Ability to travel for externship site visits and student outreach efforts.
Passion for student success and workforce development.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' career success.
Collaborative work environment that values innovation and student-centered initiatives.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to vmiller@ytech.eduwith the subject line "Career Success and Communications Coordinator Application."
Join us in empowering students and building successful career pathways!
About York Tech
For over 50 years, the York County School of Technology has provided high-quality, dynamic academic and technical education to its students. As a result, York Tech graduates are both career and college ready, and we have been ranked as the #1 comprehensive technical school in the state of Pennsylvania. We're proud to serve a diverse population of 1,700 students from 14 sending school districts in York County. You can learn more about our programs and students in the following videos.
Mission Statement
The York County School of Technology is dedicated to providing high quality, dynamic academic and technical education for students, emphasizing professional skills while fostering the development of compassionate, lifelong learners who appreciate unique differences of other individuals and cultures.
Shared Values
In order to accomplish our mission, the York Tech community has embraced six core values: professionalism, empathy, innovation, optimism, integrity, and perseverance.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The York County School of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. Inquiries may be directed to Mr. Gerry Mentz, Director of Student Services, at 2179 S. Queen Street; York, Pennsylvania 17402; 717-741-0820 x5108; or gmentz@ytech.edu.