(Hiring multiple positions) Career coach assists undergraduate and graduate students in designated majors with career plan strategy and implementation through individual and group career coaching; delivers presentations/programs to student groups, classes, and university staff as needed. Builds relationships/connections among the career community to create opportunities for experiential learning, networking, job searching, and graduate school admission. Coach assists employers with their hiring needs and making connections with students.

STUDENT COACHING:

• Conduct individual/group career coaching sessions for students in designated majors on career opportunities within industries, job and experience strategies, development of communication resources such as resumes, interviews, letters, and LinkedIn profiles, etc.
• Plan/Develop/Facilitate new career events and initiatives to address career needs and create opportunities for engagement and connections with employers and alumni
• Partner with faculty, academic advisors, and other college staff to provide programming
• Develop/Evaluate/Revise course materials and assess student learning outcomes
• Utilize Handshake and other relevant technologies to facilitate communication/marketing and maintain case notes.

DATA AND ASSESSMENT:

Collect and compile data including but not limited to appointments, programming, recruiting activity, assessments and first destination outcomes

Track students from designated majors and industry areas and collect data on internships and first destinations of graduating seniors and graduate students in the 12Twenty system

Create and disseminate reports based on this information to college administration

Create learning outcomes for programs and conduct assessments.

EMPLOYER RELATIONS:

• Partner with the college to develop employer relationships through need-based recruiting consultation
• Aid employers in recruiting and connecting with students by utilizing on-line technologies and on-campus programming; Increase employer engagement on campus via participation in events (career fairs, networking events, etc.)
• Assist with job fair planning and implementation
• Collaborate with faculty/professional staff to deliver career development and employment information and services to various majors/classes/organizations/ departments (advising centers, student professional organizations, and others)
• Potential for attending professional association events to develop new employer relationships.

PROVIDE GUIDANCE & DIRECTION VIA STAFF SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP

• Provide limited direction and assistance to Peer Career Advisors and practicum/intern students.

OTHER DEPARTMENT, DIVISION, AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in other office activities, events, and programs that are in line with the center's mission, including career fairs, orientation, visit days, etc., and community outreach.
• Participate in division activities that are in line with overall mission of Student Success
• Hold membership and participate in professional organizations that are aligned with the center, division's and university's mission.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Experience: One academic year experience (which could include graduate assistantships) working with college students or one academic year experience working with other clients on job search related skills and topics
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, including oral, written, and listening communication capabilities; Ability to plan, organize and coordinate events and programs; Strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in college student personnel, higher education administration, counseling, or related area
• Experience: One academic year experience (which could include graduate assistantships) working with college students in a setting related to career development, academic advising or student success; Experience working with students from designated academic disciplines or associated employment industries.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of job search strategies and career development theories, best practices, and resources; Knowledge of on-line career database systems and other current/emerging technologies within the career development field; Ability to build relationships across populations, internal and external to the University.

Work Location Knoxville, TN

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: 8

• Anticipated hiring range: Minimum $49,000
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

For full consideration submit cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references.

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