Career Coach

Salary: $43,000.00 - $54,700.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300366
Department: Career Development Center
Opening Date: 07/29/2024
Description
Summary
The Career Coach in Career Development Services (CDS) will help to develop and deliver innovative career education programs and services. The Career Coach will provide one-on-one career coaching to help students prepare for and be successful in their internships, co-ops, and careers. The Career Coach will also work closely with CDS and other staff members and faculty to fully integrate a career management strategy for AAMU students.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.

• Lead one-on-one and group career counseling sessions (in-person and virtually) that help students make informed career decisions
• Contribute to and build relationships with faculty, staff, and other key stakeholders to develop and implement programming that complements faculty instruction and students' learning.
• Support, create, or coordinate events that increase awareness of CDS programs, resources, and services.
• Develop, deliver, or contribute to career development workshops that include networking strategies, interview skill development, resume and cover letter writing skills, portfolio development, and career search platform usage
• Support students by coordinating and/or attending job shadow experiences, employer site visits, and participation in career-related events.
• Assist with collecting and tracking data for assessment and improvement purposes; utilize data to help create goals and objectives to meet the needs of the student population.
• Assist with and/or coordinate logistical and administrative details for CDS events, including, but not limited to, career fairs, professional development workshops, and on-campus interview schedules.
• Post job listings and create bi-weekly newsletters on Handshake.
• Provide job search assistance to students seeking employment on- and off-campus and make connections as appropriate.
• Instruct sections of credit-bearing career courses on topics that range from basic career development and life design to industry-focused job and internship search strategies and internship-for-credit, as needed.

Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Human Development, or a related field. A Master's degree in a related field is a plus.

Work Experience:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills, and a high commitment to quality and accuracy
• Flexibility with the ability to pivot and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred

• Familiar with the Handshake platform
• Program development skills, and knowledge of career development services in higher education

Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in higher education, training and development, professional or career development, or customer relations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and active listening skills; ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible with the ability to pivot and operate effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects and work independently.
• Ability to work evening and weekend events, and travel with students, as necessary.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in Counseling, Human Development, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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