Career Development Coordinator Jobs

Career Development Coordinator jobs are open across higher education, nonprofits, healthcare, and corporate learning and development, from entry-level to senior coordinator roles, with specializations in workforce training, student advising, and program management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles199+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerUSI Insurance Services
Top cityCupertino, CA
Work type52% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Career Development Program - Supply Chain Operations Leader Trainee
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Career Development Program - Supply Chain Operations Leader Trainee
White Cap
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
5,001-10,000

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Career Development Director
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Career Development Director
Serrato Corporation
Flint, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Bachelor's degree in counseling
51-200

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Program Manager, Career Development Resources
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Program Manager, Career Development Resources
Memorial Hermann Health System
Houston, Texas
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in public administration
10,000+

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Education Manager, Career Development - Tysons, VA
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Education Manager, Career Development - Tysons, VA
M.C. Dean, Inc.
Tysons, Virginia
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$135k - $169k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Associate Director for Career Development and Employer Engagement, Greater Washington, D.C. Area
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Associate Director for Career Development and Employer Engagement, Greater Washington, D.C. Area
Virginia Tech
Alexandria, Virginia
Account Management
Business Operations
Customer Success
Master of Counseling
5,001-10,000

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Career Development Coordinator Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • USI Insurance Services29
  • White Cap23
  • Whole Foods Market16
  • Amazon10
  • University of Virginia4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Retail
  • Chemicals & Materials

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in career development coordinator jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, human resources, or a related field
  • Experience facilitating career workshops, advising sessions, or workforce development programs
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, career services platforms, or case management software
  • Strong knowledge of resume writing, job search strategies, and interview coaching techniques
  • Experience maintaining program records and reporting outcomes to stakeholders or grant funders
  • Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) certification or equivalent credential preferred

Tips for Your Career Development Coordinator Job Search

Tailor your resume to program outcomes

Career development coordinators are evaluated on results, so list what your programs actually produced: workshop attendance, participant placement rates, or program completions. Generic duties like 'facilitated career events' won't separate you from other applicants.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists career development coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight your advising caseload and population

Employers want to know who you've worked with. Whether your background is with college students, displaced workers, or corporate employees, name the population and approximate caseload size so hiring managers can match you to their setting.

Get your credentials in front of screeners

If you hold a certification like a GCDF, NCDA credential, or a relevant coaching certificate, place it in your resume header and in the skills section. Many applicant tracking systems screen for these terms before a human reviewer ever sees your file.

Prepare a scenario answer about a stalled participant

Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you handled a client or student who wasn't engaging with their career plan. Prepare a specific story that shows your diagnostic approach and what you changed to move the relationship forward.

Negotiate start dates around program cycles

Many career development coordinator roles are tied to academic calendars or fiscal-year program launches. If you're negotiating your start date, knowing when the team's next major program cycle begins gives you a concrete reason to propose a date that works for both sides.

Career Development Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most career development coordinators?

The companies hiring the most career development coordinators right now include USI Insurance Services, White Cap, and Whole Foods Market, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles are concentrated in higher education institutions, workforce development nonprofits, and large employers with internal learning and development teams.

How many career development coordinator jobs are remote?

About 52% of career development coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by employer type. Corporate learning and development roles and workforce program coordinator positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles embedded in university career centers or community-based organizations are more likely to require in-person presence.

How do you become a career development coordinator?

Start with a bachelor's degree in counseling, education, psychology, or human resources, then build direct experience through internships, volunteer advising, or program coordination roles at nonprofits or colleges. Earning a recognized credential such as the GCDF strengthens your application considerably. From there, target entry-level coordinator or career advisor roles and move into coordination positions as you build a record of program delivery and client outcomes.

Can you get hired as a career development coordinator with little experience?

Yes, but you'll need to show you've worked directly with people in a guidance or coaching capacity, even informally. Peer mentoring, tutoring, volunteer case management, or coordinating a student organization all translate well. Frame your application around the skills that transfer: active listening, goal setting, resource referral, and event coordination. Entry-level postings at community colleges and workforce nonprofits are the most accessible starting points.

What does the career development coordinator interview process look like?

Most hiring processes for this role include an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a structured interview with the hiring manager and sometimes a panel of program staff. You'll likely be asked behavioral questions about advising scenarios, conflict with a client or student, and how you measure program success. Some employers add a short presentation or mock advising exercise to assess how you work with participants directly before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to career development coordinator jobs?

You can find and apply to career development coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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