St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting résumés for the position of Professional Pathways Externship Coordinator. The Professional Pathways Externship Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Professional Pathways Honors College Externship (CORE-P 201) courses, including instructor recruitment, hiring, and training, and course development, scheduling, and assessment. Additionally, they will hire, train, schedule, and co-supervise the student career mentors (CMs) supporting these classes. The Professional Pathways courses are an integral part of the College’s Learning through Experiential and Applied Discovery (LEAD) initiative. As a member of the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) team, the Professional Pathways Externship Coordinator reports to the Director of Professional Pathways.

Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in education, student affairs, or counseling preferred. Four years of experience within a higher education, counseling, or career-advising environment. Prior success working with at risk and historically underserved students. Prior success in course development and assessment; developing and delivering presentations, workshops, and programs; and eagerness to innovate and actively engage liberal arts students in the academic and career exploration process. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven attention to detail, organizational abilities, and capacity to effectively shift between competing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital and social media tools. Ability to utilize data to inform strategic decisions. Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), and three references and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/144313. Questions may be directed to Michael Dunn at mkdunn@smcm.edu.

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr