Career Coach Coordinator

About the role

• Department
• Career Services, Student Engagement
• Compensation $45,000.00 Annual

General Description / Primary Purpose

The Career Coach Coordinator will coordinate and implement career development, major and career exploration, experiential learning, professional skills training, and internship and job search services, programs, events and resources.

Job Function

• Assist students and alumni during individual appointments, walk-in sessions, and group settings to provide career development services and resources.
• Assist students with developing professional skills (e.g., resumes, interviews, networking) and facilitate connections to resources, services, and events targeting internship and job opportunities.
• Serve as liaison to designated colleges and connected faculty, advisors, staff, and student groups to develop, coordinate and implement services, programs, and resources.
• Develop and implement experiential learning initiatives and resources to engage students with practical experience.
• Assist in developing and maintaining contact with employers and community partners to offer internships and job opportunities for students.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills to teach students about resources to connect majors to careers and job market and salary trends.
• Coordinate career education programs and presentations for classroom visits, student groups and new student orientations.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of events and job fairs.
• Participate in outreach and marketing initiatives and activities, including evening and weekend events, targeted to current and prospective students.
• Develop career education handouts and resources.
• Maintain confidentiality in student advising relationships and responsibly manage sensitive student information in compliance with legislative, ethical, and institutional guidelines.
• Implement administrative and student-focused tasks supporting the department's overall mission.
• Performs routine assignments independently and only unusual problems which may require exceptions to procedures are referred to the supervisor.

Marginal Functions

• Maintain statistical records and develop weekly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Facilitate evening and weekend programs and services.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Other tasks maybe assigned as necessary to support the mission of Career Services.
• Attend staff/unit meetings and provide updates and overview of accomplishments/activities.

Supervision Exercised

Supervise designated student staff, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla.
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Departmental Requirements

• Experience working in a college/university career services office
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of higher education student populations
• Effective interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills
• Experience developing and implementing career development and professional skills programs, workshops and resources
• Experience building campus and external partnerships
• Certification and training in the administration and interpretation of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and other career assessments is preferred but not required.

Pay and benefits

UNF's Student Success team offers a high energy, collegial work culture where team members contribute every day to helping students succeed. You will rapidly develop portable, marketable skills, expand connections to other professionals in Higher Education, and enjoy opportunities for mentorship and professional development. Your day-to-day efforts will emphasize self-directed and autonomous work.

In addition to being part of a dynamic team, you will also have access to a competitive benefits package including UNF's Employee Education Program, which includes up to 6 hours of tuition-free courses each semester.

In addition to skill specialization and professional development opportunities in this role, you could potentially earn a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership or a master's degree or certificate in one of UNF's 75 graduate programs in arts and sciences, business, computing and engineering, education, and health.

Apply today to become part of a team that empowers students with knowledge, resources, and opportunities to succeed.

The following are required documents that must be uploaded to be considered for this position:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator