Sacred Heart University
Career Development - Career & Professional Development Coordinator
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828
5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA
Job Description
Posted Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition , and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition . Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program, and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance, and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu Only applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted for employment consideration. If you are viewing this job advertisement through a different site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions. Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position. Position Summary Provide career planning and job search counseling to students within the Jack Welch College of Business (WCBT). Assist students and alumni with fostering job search readiness skills and assist with document preparation, as well as job and internship searches. Assist the Director with career readiness initiatives as needed. Provide career development services for primarily undergraduate population within the College of Business and Technology, as well as designated career industry communities that may overlap with other colleges; Provide job search counseling to students and occasionally select alumni population; Utilize career management software to maintain accurate data records Work alongside Director to assist with student programming support as assigned Contribute to office-wide initiatives and events as assigned Support special projects as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in a related field preferred. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. Willingness and ability to learn new software including Career Management Software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Comfort speaking at small and large events Outgoing personality with strong customer-service mindset Strong interest in the field of career development 2-4 years of full-time working experience, preferably in higher education in the career development or admissions function Experience working with undergraduate or graduate business students a plus This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
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Posted Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition , and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition . Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program, and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance, and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu Only applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted for employment consideration. If you are viewing this job advertisement through a different site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions. Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position. Position Summary Provide career planning and job search counseling to students within the Jack Welch College of Business (WCBT). Assist students and alumni with fostering job search readiness skills and assist with document preparation, as well as job and internship searches. Assist the Director with career readiness initiatives as needed. Provide career development services for primarily undergraduate population within the College of Business and Technology, as well as designated career industry communities that may overlap with other colleges; Provide job search counseling to students and occasionally select alumni population; Utilize career management software to maintain accurate data records Work alongside Director to assist with student programming support as assigned Contribute to office-wide initiatives and events as assigned Support special projects as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in a related field preferred. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. Willingness and ability to learn new software including Career Management Software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Comfort speaking at small and large events Outgoing personality with strong customer-service mindset Strong interest in the field of career development 2-4 years of full-time working experience, preferably in higher education in the career development or admissions function Experience working with undergraduate or graduate business students a plus This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
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