Career and Employment Services Coordinator

Priority Consideration Date: October 8, 2026

Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with nearby mountain ranges and Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating and camping. Tacoma, Washington has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, due to the increasing career opportunities, cultural diversity and community engagement, just to name a few.  
 
Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses.   In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.
 
We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
• Care deeply about student success 
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC’s mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

Position Summary
Tacoma Community College is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to serve as our Career and Employment Services Coordinator. The coordinator will serve in a key role in ensuring students are supported in all aspects of career development including career choice and planning and job search and employment assistance. This position promotes the visibility of career services across the campus and ensures the smooth operation of the Career Center in its services to students, instructors, staff, alumni and employers. This position will work closely with Program Pathways Specialist, Advisors, Navigators and faculty to implement strategies that are student and industry focused resulting in increased awareness and access to information, resources and guidance with a focus on decreasing equity gaps in enrollment and retention. This position is part of the Academic Affairs division and Workforce Education Department and works closely with key departments in the Student Affairs Division.

This is a full time, exempt position. 

• services and tools by the campus.

• Deliver targeted career and employment focused services, activities and events in collaboration with Career Pathway Specialists, other college staff and community partners.
• Support the work of the Pathway Specialists, Advisors and Navigators to identify and address the career development needs of special populations including ELA/BEdA, Workforce, Returning Adults, first generation, and others.
• Facilitate and provide collaborative programing such as job and career fairs, employer specific events, panels and spotlights to ensure student access to relevant and timely information
• Provide one-on-one and group services to students, alumni, and community members in the areas of job search and career planning
• Guide students on aspects of career planning and job search to include job search strategies, resume development, completing job applications, cover letter writing, job interview skills, networking, LinkedIn, employer research, career planning, and career resources
• Support the work of the Transfer Pathways Specialist in their work to strengthen career and transfer knowledge and strong connections to partner institutions.
• Support, train and supervise other career center staff (student and part-time) to ensure delivery of high-quality job search/ career planning information which is relevant to student needs.
• Support faculty in the development and delivery of in-class and virtual workshops regarding job search and career development topics; Understand the college programs/majors, their related employment environments and the employment practices in each field.
• Maintain current knowledge of labor market conditions, local employers and hiring trends.   Provide labor market information to students, staff and administration.  
• Collaborate with college leaders to create connection points to support employer relations at the college.  Respond to employer inquiries about recruiting at the college and engage in employer outreach.  Ensure employers have information about posting jobs, setting up recruiting tables and participating in employer events such as speaker panels and job fairs
• Maintain knowledge and appropriate referral mechanisms for community agencies and organizations providing career and employment resources. This includes programs such as: WIOA, Employment Security, Worksource Pierce and others.
• Manage campus tools related to career exploration and job posting
• Track and report the usage of career services in the center and recommend strategies and improvements based on data.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, specialists, counselors, navigators and others across campus on initiatives to improve career and job search services for students

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR an Associate’s degree and 2 years of professional experience in a related field
• Demonstrated collaboration skills
• Strong organizational and service and event planning skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Direct experience with presenting information to individuals, small groups and/or large audiences.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing career and employment related advising, coaching, or counseling
• Experience working with job seekers or diverse backgrounds and needs
• Experience with current career development and employment/ job search tools
• Experience working directly with employers/building relationships with business

The successful candidate must demonstrate

• A commitment to cultural diversity and awareness in the workplace
• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgement
• The ability to maintain confidentiality around student information and abide by FERPA regulations 
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Robust problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Tact and diplomacy in responding to difficult, stressful, or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential conflict and maintain good working relationships among internal and external customers.
• The ability to actively prioritize and multitask

Conditions Of Employment

• The finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal background check prior to the start of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily prevent employment but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by HR staff.

• Tacoma Community College has no responsibility or obligation to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of  1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

1. Tacoma Community College application
2. Resumeandcover letter.In your cover letter indicate how your background and experience meets the qualifications for this position. 
3. UNOFFICIAL Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (official transcripts will be required for the successful candidate). 
4. Diversity Statement:Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multicultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity.  Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness, and how you have integrated both experience and self-awareness into your living/working environment.

Terms of Employment
This is a full-time professional position contracted on an annual basis.  The salary for this position is $95,000-$115,000annually. Possibility for hybrid work (on-campus and remote) schedule to be approved by the College Administration.  Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the department's needs. Occasional evenings night, or weekend work may be required. Summer schedule may consist of four 10-hour days. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package for you and your dependents including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick, and personal leave; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by the National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Patricia McCray Roberts, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5051; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer,  Building 7, 253-566-5328.Tacoma Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.