Career Coach Clinical Pathways

University of Maryland Medical System•Linthicum Heights, MD

2d•$63,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Prepares students, program participants, and current University of Maryland Medical System team members for entry into and advancement within clinical careers through systemwide career coaching, barrier resolution, and wraparound support. This position plays a critical role in strengthening the clinical workforce across UMMS by guiding individuals through academic, vocational, and licensure pathways, while supporting long-term career development and retention. Partners closely with UMMS leadership, academic institutions, and community organizations to ensure a reliable, diverse, and well-prepared pipeline of talent to meet current and future workforce needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education, Nursing, Business, or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in workforce development, career coaching, academic advising, healthcare education, or related roles.
Strong career counseling and coaching skills
Knowledge of clinical workforce trends, educational pathways, and licensure requirements
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with diverse populations
Ability to work collaboratively across a large, complex health system with multiple stakeholders
Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to collect and analyze program data to support decision-making
Results-driven, participant-focused, and adaptable

Nice To Haves

Experience with healthcare workforce programs, nursing or allied health education pathways, or academic-practice partnerships.
Familiarity with adult learning strategies, case management, and wraparound workforce supports.

Responsibilities

Conducts program intake, orientation, and individualized career assessments for clinical pathway participants.
Provides one-on-one career coaching, helping participants set and achieve educational, vocational, and professional goals.
Connects participants with wraparound supports and addresses barriers to success.
Offers job readiness, essential skills, and resilience training to strengthen career progression and retention outcomes.
Facilitates smooth academic-to-practice transitions by collaborating with UMMS academic-practice initiatives and clinical leaders.
Supports internal advancement opportunities for current UMMS employees pursuing clinical careers.
Engages in post-placement coaching and case management to promote long-term employment stability and career growth.
Builds and maintains relationships with clinical schools, allied health programs, community colleges, workforce agencies, and community organizations to attract and support emerging clinical talent.
Aligns systemwide pathway efforts with UMMS workforce priorities.
Facilitates information sessions, hiring events, and referral sourcing activities to expand the clinical pipeline.
Tracks participant progress, job placement, and retention outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness.
Provides regular reports and insights to leadership to inform continuous improvement in workforce development strategies.
Adjusts coaching and engagement approaches to strengthen conversion, retention, and career advancement outcomes.
Perform all other duties as assigned.