Kiel C. Szivos
Coordinator of Career Planning @Mount Wachusett Community College
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WORK HISTORY
Coordinator of Career Planning @Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA, US
Spearheaded and executed the weekly \"Workforce Wednesday\" program, scaling student-employer connections to students with multiple unique regional employers since 2023, demonstrating a capacity for program development and operational excellence- Developed and executed targeted marketing strategies that increased one-on-one student appointments by 69.9% since Fall 2023, showcasing the ability to drive engagement through strategic outreach and data analysis- Directed all Career Services program operations, managing data collection and reporting systems, and coordinating the institutional administration of the Handshake platform to ensure data-driven decision-making and efficient service delivery- Cultivated and maintained robust relationships with 250+ local businesses and public agencies, serving as a key liaison to enhance placement opportunities for students and secure consistent recruiting pipelines- Drove year-over-year growth in student participation in career programs since 2023 by implementing targeted outreach and Career Communities model- Ensured continuous program compliance with applicable state, federal, and local regulations while monitoring industry trends and leading cross-functional collaboration with faculty to integrate career exploration campus-wide- Oversaw cross-functional initiative to produce career guidebooks for six Career Communities, meeting federal Title Year Three benchmarks and advancing institutional career development strategy.
EDUCATION
Fitchburg State University
M.S., Applied Communications
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication and Media Studies/Photography
ABOUT KIEL C. SZIVOS
Strategic leader and results-oriented professional with 13+ years of progressive experience in higher education, focused on driving career development and student placement outcomes. Proven ability to design, implement, and scale comprehensive career services programs, resulting in increased student engagement and expanded partnerships with multiple regional employers. Expertise in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, staff leadership, and integrating academic pathways with concrete career opportunities.I am an avid pocket notebook scribbler.
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