Employer Outreach and Career Coach, Specialist or Assistant Director

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Competencies Required

• Master’s degree in Student Development, Counseling, Higher Education, Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing a comparable level of expertise.
• Reasonable experience (one-three years) in advising, coaching, teaching, training, counseling, recruiting, human resources, talent development, career services or other in a related academic or helping profession.

Demonstrates a Working proficiency in:

• Educational program coordination, content development and facilitation.
• Knowledge and ability to provide career advice, coaching, and assistance with career decision-making and internship/job search preparation, search and strategy.
• Effective communication and the ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and groups including excellent written and oral skills.
• The ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner while appreciating the unique contribution of an inclusive workforce that brings together the talents of people across multiple identities.

Desired Qualifications

• Extended experience (over three years) in advising, coaching, teaching, training, counseling, recruiting, human resources, talent development, career services or other in a related academic or helping profession.
• Experience working 1:1 and/or in groups with college students, preferably demonstrating a working proficiency in advising, training and/or supervising a student group.
• Demonstrates working ability to think creatively and develop/pilot new methods of meeting the changing career needs/expectations of a diverse student population.
• Demonstrates professional awareness and applied behaviors of emotional intelligence, fostering an inclusive work environment and commitment to diversity, equity, and cultural competence.

TO APPLY

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload both of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:

• a resume and a
• cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. *This position is set to end advertising and accepting applications on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. 

Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Note: This position is only able to hire within the advertised salary range (see below).  Reach out to the contact person to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

**The working job title will be determined at time of hire based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and in alignment with the department titling practices.

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