Job Title
Coordinator – Career Services
Department
Career Development Center
Salary
$44,992 – $55,342; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Career Development Center Coordinator is a vital role in the Unit’s operations and outreach. The coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for all employers, jobs, and student and event interactions on the employment platform, Handshake. Additionally, the coordinator serves as a direct resource for student and employer questions regarding the use of Handshake or engagement in the Center’s events and activities.
50% of the coordinator’s role is to assist the Assistant Director of Employer Relations with event coordination tasks. The remaining 50% supports the Director by conducting budget reconciliation, purchasing and bid solicitation, and specifically maintaining and reconciling P-Card purchases, Banner/Oracle transactions, and MT Source documentation, as well as managing invoices, purchases, MT Source vendors, travel, annual recurring memberships, and travel authorizations for all departmental staff. Reconcile the budget accounts for the Career Development Center operating, revenue, career closet, and foundation accounts. Maintain staff onboarding and exit information by preparing and submitting all hiring and termination paperwork, as well as preparing all PAFs and PEFs. The coordinator will also serve as the faculty point of contact on presentation requests and support the advising team in appointment reporting within the University system. The coordinator serves as the lead on Career Closet management and assists with managing the main career email inbox. They will also provide oversight of the main office area and interact with any internal and external customers that come into the office. The coordinator will communicate verbally and in writing to secure on- and off-campus reservations for event management, including, but not limited to, rooms, equipment, delivery of goods, food, and other items to meet event goals. Perform other related tasks and assigned special projects.
Required Education
High school diploma or high school equivalency.
Required Related Experience
Four years of progressively responsible accounting, accounts payable, clerical, office management, or event planning experience. Note: Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience; or an associate’s degree (two years of college coursework) and two years of related experience may be considered.
Desirable Related Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Previous related experience in higher education or business & industry, providing excellent customer service, and coordinating events while multitasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced office is preferred. Event planning and coordination, experience with internal and external partnerships, and knowledge of how to conduct effective outreach and community engagement.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: May 14, 2026
