The Career Development Coordinator plays a pivotal role in helping Global Education Center (GEC) students qualify for, secure, and succeed in local and remote employment. This full-time position bridges the gap between students and employers, ensuring that students are prepared for immediate job opportunities while progressing toward a Church Living Wage.
Reporting directly to the Director of Career Development at BYU-Pathway and indirectly to the GEC Manager, this position supports students, staff, and external partners in driving employment outcomes through coaching, coordination, training, and data reporting.
Responsibilities
Local Employer Engagement & Accountability
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with local employers and BYU-Pathway Advancement Team
- Coordinate job fairs and employer feedback loops to ensure alignment between student preparedness and employer expectations.
- Track employer satisfaction and job placement success to improve future opportunities.
Career Coaching with Students
- Support students throughout the employment pipeline—from initial onboarding to securing entry-level or advanced jobs.
- Assist with resumes, interview preparation, and career pathway planning based on individual readiness.
- Collaborate with the Success Network to ensure students are engaged in relevant work-readiness programs.
Conduct Skill Trainings
- Lead training sessions on job readiness skills and coordinate with platform development teams to ensure tools meet student needs.
- Use employer feedback to tailor training content and delivery.
- Implement job survey completion and data tracking at student onboarding.
Coordinate with Advancement (SLC)
- Work closely with the Advancement and Institutional Research teams in Salt Lake City to identify opportunities and funding for job placements.
- Contribute to shared goals by providing insights from employer and student engagement.
- Participate in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Report on GEC Metrics
- Track and report on key student employment metrics as defined by the GEC team.
- Use PowerBI and other systems to monitor job placement, student progression, and employer engagement.
- Provide regular updates that support strategic decision-making and program improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Career Services, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, or a related field (required).
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Counseling, Education, or related discipline (preferred).
Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in career development, employer relations, workforce development, talent placement, HR, or related fields.
- Proven experience building and maintaining employer partnerships, ideally across multiple countries or regions.
- Demonstrated success coaching individuals toward job placement, career progression, or skills development.
- Experience planning and delivering training, workshops, or skills‑based learning programs.
- Prior work experience within higher education, nonprofit organizations, or global/multi‑country programs (preferred).
- Familiarity with faith‑based education systems or organizations (preferred).
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and LMS platforms; experience with CRM or data systems such as PowerBI is highly valued.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and report on employment metrics; strong data literacy.
- Excellent presentation, public speaking, and facilitation abilities.
- Strong organizational and project‑management skills, with the ability to coordinate events and manage multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to design and improve job‑readiness training and curriculum.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills for leadership and institutional partners.
Interpersonal & Leadership Skills
- Excellent relationship‑building and stakeholder‑management skills, especially with employers, partners, and community organizations.
- Strong coaching and mentorship abilities with diverse student populations.
- Ability to work cross‑functionally with global, remote, and local teams.
- High emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and cultural sensitivity.
- A collaborative, proactive, and solution‑oriented mindset.
Other Requirements
- Commitment to BYU‑Pathway Worldwide’s mission, values, and standards.
- Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate international time zones if needed.
- Strong moral character, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive student and employer data.
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The Career Development Coordinator plays a pivotal role in helping Global Education Center (GEC) students qualify for, secure, and succeed in local and remote employment. This full-time position bridges the gap between students and employers, ensuring that students are prepared for immediate job opportunities while progressing toward a Church Living Wage.
Reporting directly to the Director of Career Development at BYU-Pathway and indirectly to the GEC Manager, this position supports students, staff, and external partners in driving employment outcomes through coaching, coordination, training, and data reporting.
Responsibilities
Local Employer Engagement & Accountability
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with local employers and BYU-Pathway Advancement Team
- Coordinate job fairs and employer feedback loops to ensure alignment between student preparedness and employer expectations.
- Track employer satisfaction and job placement success to improve future opportunities.
Career Coaching with Students
- Support students throughout the employment pipeline—from initial onboarding to securing entry-level or advanced jobs.
- Assist with resumes, interview preparation, and career pathway planning based on individual readiness.
- Collaborate with the Success Network to ensure students are engaged in relevant work-readiness programs.
Conduct Skill Trainings
- Lead training sessions on job readiness skills and coordinate with platform development teams to ensure tools meet student needs.
- Use employer feedback to tailor training content and delivery.
- Implement job survey completion and data tracking at student onboarding.
Coordinate with Advancement (SLC)
- Work closely with the Advancement and Institutional Research teams in Salt Lake City to identify opportunities and funding for job placements.
- Contribute to shared goals by providing insights from employer and student engagement.
- Participate in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Report on GEC Metrics
- Track and report on key student employment metrics as defined by the GEC team.
- Use PowerBI and other systems to monitor job placement, student progression, and employer engagement.
- Provide regular updates that support strategic decision-making and program improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Career Services, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, or a related field (required).
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Counseling, Education, or related discipline (preferred).
Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in career development, employer relations, workforce development, talent placement, HR, or related fields.
- Proven experience building and maintaining employer partnerships, ideally across multiple countries or regions.
- Demonstrated success coaching individuals toward job placement, career progression, or skills development.
- Experience planning and delivering training, workshops, or skills‑based learning programs.
- Prior work experience within higher education, nonprofit organizations, or global/multi‑country programs (preferred).
- Familiarity with faith‑based education systems or organizations (preferred).
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and LMS platforms; experience with CRM or data systems such as PowerBI is highly valued.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and report on employment metrics; strong data literacy.
- Excellent presentation, public speaking, and facilitation abilities.
- Strong organizational and project‑management skills, with the ability to coordinate events and manage multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to design and improve job‑readiness training and curriculum.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills for leadership and institutional partners.
Interpersonal & Leadership Skills
- Excellent relationship‑building and stakeholder‑management skills, especially with employers, partners, and community organizations.
- Strong coaching and mentorship abilities with diverse student populations.
- Ability to work cross‑functionally with global, remote, and local teams.
- High emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and cultural sensitivity.
- A collaborative, proactive, and solution‑oriented mindset.
Other Requirements
- Commitment to BYU‑Pathway Worldwide’s mission, values, and standards.
- Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate international time zones if needed.
- Strong moral character, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive student and employer data.
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