Career Coach

Job Title: Career Coach/Senior Career Coach
Job Codes: 9702CV, 9703CV

About the Job

The Career Coach/Senior Career Coach works collaboratively across the College of Liberal Arts
(CLA) and the University of Minnesota (UMN) to increase the career preparedness of CLA
undergraduate students. Career coaches are generalists in nature (working with all students)
and deliver support through coaching appointments, programming (development and delivery),
teaching, and resource/content creation.

CLA Career Coaches are dedicated to empowering students through innovative and
collaborative approaches and are committed to social justice and its intersection with career
development. They strive to make career support inclusive, unavoidable, and high-impact.

The Career Coach/Senior Career Coach is a member of the CLA Career Services Career
Coaching team and is located in Bruininks Hall on the East Bank of the Twin Cities Campus.
Career Coaches/Senior Career Coaches report to the Associate Director of Career Coaching
and Student Engagement.

Appointment: 100%, 12-month Academic Professional, annual-renewable based on funding and performance.

Duties and Job Responsibilities (9702CV Career Coach)

Career Coaching 30%

• Develop an awareness of diverse career field and workforce trends by under the
  guidance of the Associate Director of Career Coaching and Student Engagement.
• Conduct career coaching appointments/sessions on a variety of career-related topics,
  such as exploring majors/careers, resume and cover letter development, job and
  internship search strategies, interview skills, etc., via face-to-face, phone, or
  Zoom/virtual, and/or drop-in interactions.

Teaching 30%

• Teach up to two sections of a career management course per semester (class formats
  may include: online/asynchronous, online/synchronous, or in-person).
• Use centrally created course content (ie syllabi, lesson plans, presentations,
  assignments) to establish your learning management site (Canvas).
• In partnership with the Associate Director of Career Coaching and Student Engagement,
  along with the Associate Director of Career Management Curriculum, become familiar
  with instructional technology to create an effective and engaging learning environment
• Utilize career coaching skills to build relationships with students through assignment
  feedback, grading, and in-class activities.
• Communicate with the undergraduate teaching assistant(s) for your sections about
  student questions and grading.

Programming & Engagement 35%

Area(s) of focus depend on the needs of the office; examples include:

• Develop and deliver career-focused programming. This could include, but is not limited
  to, developing, delivering, and evaluating workshops, webinars, events, and high impact
  experiences to support students' career preparedness, including major/career
  exploration, job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, networking
  skills, and graduate school preparation.
• Become familiar with career/workforce development trends to provide relevant career
  programming for specific student populations and career fields, such as: pre-health
  students, transfer students, exploring students, students preparing for graduate school,
  international students, first-generation students, etc.
• May develop and maintain career content (ie, website content, handouts, monthly email
  updates) related to a variety of career fields and topics.

Professional Development & Service 5%

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing social justice and racial equity work in order to
  identify, challenge, and remove barriers to access at the individual, community, and
  system level.
• Other duties as assigned and as appropriate to the individual's background and
  experience.

Duties and Job Responsibilities (9703CV Senior Career Coach)

Career Coaching 25%

• Develop an awareness of diverse career field and workforce trends by under the
  guidance of the Associate Director of Career Coaching and Student Engagement.
• Conduct career coaching appointments/sessions on a variety of career-related topics,
  such as exploring majors/careers, resume and cover letter development, job and
  internship search strategies, interview skills, etc., via face-to-face, phone, or
  Zoom/virtual, and/or drop-in interactions.
• Monitor career field and workforce trends under the guidance of the Associate Director of
  Career Coaching and Student Engagement.

Teaching 25%

• Teach up to two sections of a career management course per semester (class formats
  may include: online/asynchronous, online/synchronous, or in-person).
• Use centrally created course content (ie syllabi, lesson plans, presentations,
  assignments) to establish your learning management site (Canvas).
• In partnership with the Associate Director of Career Coaching and Student Engagement,
  along with the Associate Director of Career Management Curriculum, become familiar
  with instructional technology to create an effective and engaging learning environment
• Utilize career coaching skills to build relationships with students through assignment
  feedback, grading, and in-class activities.
• Communicate with the undergraduate teaching assistant(s) for your sections about
  student questions and grading.
• Make curricular updates to your learning management site each semester, as instructed by the Associate Director of Career Management Curriculum.

Programming & Engagement 40%

• Area(s) of focus depend on the needs of the office; examples include:
  Develop and deliver career-focused programming. This could include, but is not limited
  to, developing, delivering, and evaluating workshops, webinars, events, and high impact
  experiences to support students' career preparedness, including major/career
  exploration, job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, networking
  skills, and graduate school preparation.
• Become familiar with career/workforce development trends to provide relevant career
  programming for specific student populations and career fields, such as: pre-health
  students, transfer students, exploring students, students preparing for graduate school,
  international students, first-generation students, etc.
• May develop and maintain career content (ie, website content, handouts, monthly email
  updates) related to a variety of career fields and topics
• Develop and maintain career content (ie, website content, handouts, monthly email
  updates) related to a variety of career fields.
• Partner effectively with colleagues across UMN, CLA, and CLACS to execute
  programming, including the peer coach (student employee) team. Lead, train, and
  support student staff as directed.

Professional Development & Service Level 10%

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing social justice and racial equity work in order to
  identify, challenge, and remove barriers to access at the individual, community, and
  system level.
• Other duties as assigned and as appropriate to the individual's background and
  experience.
• Engage in professional development and scholarly activity in the field of career and/or
  workforce development to maintain knowledge of trends and best practices (e.g.,
  membership in professional associations, attendance at conferences and seminars, write
  articles, serve on teams, and collaborate with other professional groups, etc.).
• Participate in Career Services, Undergraduate Education, College, and University-wide
  committees and meetings as requested.

Required qualifications (9702CV Career Coach):

• BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or master's degree.

Preferred qualifications (9702CV Career Coach):

• Experience with or understanding of career development.
• Experience advising, mentoring, teaching, and/or coaching.
• Ability to develop, execute, and evaluate programming and resource development to
  meet the career preparation needs of students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness supporting principles of equal opportunity, diversity, equity,
  and inclusion, including experience supporting students with varying identities and
  backgrounds

Required qualifications: (9703CV Senior Career Coach):

• BA/BS degree plus at least four years of relevant experience, or master's degree plus at least two years of relevant experience.

Preferred qualifications (9703CV Senior Career Coach):

• Experience with or understanding of career development.
• Experience advising, mentoring, teaching, and/or coaching.
• Ability to develop, execute, and evaluate programming and resource development to
  meet the career preparation needs of students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness supporting principles of equal opportunity, diversity, equity,
  and inclusion, including experience supporting students with varying identities and
  backgrounds.

Pay Range: 9702CV Career Coach $46,500 - $56,500, 9703CV Senior Career Coach $56,000 - $60,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment

Position Type: P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

A resume, cover letter and DEI statement are required for consideration

Review of applications starts the week of July 7th, 2025

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

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