<p>Posting Number 0801816 Classification Title Career Connections Coordinator Working Title Department The Center for Career Exploration and Development Department Contact Email ldunn@centralstate.edu Job Summary/Basic Function</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Administer and monitor Federal Work-Study (FWS) student employment processes within the Banner ERP system, ensuring accurate job coding, labor distribution, EPAF processing. </li><li>Serve as subject matter expert on Federal Work-Study policies and procedures, providing training and technical guidance to supervisors and students on eligibility verification, award utilization, compliance standards, and audit-ready documentation practices. </li><li>Analyze Banner data and FWS allocation reports to forecast utilization trends, prevent over-awards, reconcile payroll discrepancies, and generate compliance and performance dashboards to support institutional reporting and strategic workforce planning. </li><li>Maintain real-time tracking of student earnings in compliance with federal regulations. </li><li>Support the implementation, scheduling, preparation, and coordination of programming and training for the student employment practices. </li><li>Assists in the development and implementation of statistical and demographic data tracking on and off campus employment, student income, employer engagement and placement and program participation. </li><li>Develops and maintains digital tracking of job placement, acquired credentials of students and alumni and First Destination Survey data. </li><li>Trains students to utilize state of the art platforms for resumes, cover letters, elevator pitches, and interview preparation. </li><li>Analyzes trends in student employment, employer engagement, and graduate readiness, and contributes to annual dashboard reports and institutional planning efforts. </li><li>Creates timelines for student engagement that align with campus employment and employer recruitment cycles, and deadlines for,work study, internships, fellowships, graduate school admission, and employment programs. </li><li>Ability to conduct career-related seminars, on-campus supervisor and student training, information sessions and departmental programs, as needed. </li><li>Communicates professionally with faculty, staff, employers, Administration and Trustees, as needed. </li><li>Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Counseling, or a related field. </li><li>At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in career services, student employment, workforce development, or a related area. Administer and monitor Federal Work-Study (FWS) student employment processes within the Banner ERP system, ensuring accurate job coding, labor distribution, EPAF processing. Serve as subject matter expert on Federal </li><li>Work-Study policies and procedures, providing training and technical guidance to supervision and students on eligibility verification, award utilization, compliance standards, and audit-ready documentation practices. Analyze Banner data and FWS allocation reports to forecast utilization trends, prevent over-awards, reconcile payroll discrepancies, and generate compliance and performance dashboards to support institutional reporting and strategic workforce planning. Maintain real-time tracking of student earnings in compliance with federal regulations. </li><li>Demonstrated experience using career services platforms, especially Handshake and Banner, for employer engagement, job postings, event coordination, campus employment and data analytics. </li><li>Understanding of FERPA, EEO, and federal regulations regarding student employment. </li><li>Demonstrate use of data dashboards or reports to improve program outcomes. </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Experience designing and leading workshops or professional development programs. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and skilled with data collection and analysis. </li><li>Demonstrate ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic, student facing environment. </li><li>Understanding FERPA, EEO, and federal regulations regarding student employment. </li><li>Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders, alumni and employers. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Human Resources, Data Analytics or related discipline. </li><li>5+ years of experience specifically in career services or student employment programs, with supervisory or program coordination responsibility. </li><li>Prior experience with on and off-campus employment administration or student employment compliance oversight. </li><li>Proven ability to build partnerships across departments, especially Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, Human Resources, and Academic Affairs. </li></ul> <p>Posting Date 04/13/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>All offer of employment at Central State University are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of education and employment history, criminal history check, driving record (if applicable), drug screening, and tax compliance review.</p> <p>Certain positions may require additional screenings based on job responsibilities, regulatory requirements, or funding sources.</p> <p>Failure to successfully complete the required background check or provide accurate and complete information may result in withdrawal of an offer or termination of employment.</p> <p>Position Category Staff - Monthly (Exempt) Budgeted Annual Salary Commensurate with experience</p>