Career Coach

Career Coach

Job Summary

The U Career Success seeks qualified applicants for a Career Coach working with University of Utah Students. A Career Coach educates, guides, and prepares students for the transition from an academic environment to employment by proactively managing a portfolio of students and coordinating activities between students, employers, and U of U departments. A coach also designs and conducts workshops on career and professional development topics.

The ideal candidate is passionate about student success, comfortable with change and innovation, collaborative and supportive, has a strong customer service orientation, a desire to succeed in placement metrics, and a high level of professionalism. This position will work with students within the Kahlert School of Computing with the College of Engineering. Technical knowledge and background in computer science, software engineering, and electrical engineering is preferred.

Coaches must solve complex problems that relate to coaching individual students who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. These individuals are making life-changing choices. Each coach must know employment laws and ethical standards for hiring and recruiting. Our office follows the standards of the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Why should you work on our team?

• The chance to impact the lives of hundreds of students each year.
• A supportive and collaborative office culture. Our office norms are based on positive team culture, pro-active student outreach, empowered outcomes, growth mindsets and intentional communication.
• 14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions (automatic and immediately vested)
• Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month
• Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system
• Tuition reduction for employees and family members
• Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans are available
• Free public transportation pass (see here for more information)

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage, outreach, follow up, and interact with a specialized caseload of students.
• Coach students in the discovery and decision-making process of selecting a career. Guides students through self-assessments, identifies available resources, and assists students with career research.
• Assists students with preparing resumes, practicing for interviews, and searching for jobs.
• Develops and presents multiple training workshops to prepare students on employment and job search aspects.
• Utilizes department platforms such as Excel, Qualtrics, Acuity, and in Working with students and colleagues.
• Maintains accurate data and produces statistical reports on job placement, salaries, recruitment activities, and other information with strong detail and organizational skills.
• Team player that facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Master's degree in Business, Counseling, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 3+ years of occupational experience
• 3+ years of career mentoring experience
• Exposure to coaching and mentoring students in business careers
• Ability to resolve complex issues individually and through teamwork
• Curious and flexible with an excellent work ethic
• Knowledge and exposure to CRMs like Salesforce, comfortable with technology and quick to learn new tools.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN40508B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMThis is a student-supporting role, so work is in person and on-campus.
Department: 00304 - U Career Success
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $50,000 - 60,000, including an excellent benefits package.
Close Date: 3/3/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/174767


jeid-a7d47ccc7b8e9b40af51344b7a888444