Career Coach Coordinator

University of North Florida • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Career Coach Coordinator, in the Department of Career Services, Student Engagement, coordinates and implements career development, major and career exploration, experiential learning, professional skills training, and internship and job-search services, programs, events, and resources. The role provides career guidance to students and alumni in individual appointments, walk-in sessions, and group settings, and helps students develop professional skills and connect with resources and opportunities.

The coordinator serves as a liaison to designated colleges and their faculty, advisors, staff, and student groups; develops experiential learning initiatives; and helps maintain employer and community-partner relationships. The position also coordinates career education programs and presentations, assists with events and job fairs, contributes to outreach and marketing, and develops career education materials. It includes responsible management of confidential student information and administrative work supporting Career Services.

The position performs routine assignments independently, referring unusual problems that may require exceptions to procedures to a supervisor. It may supervise designated student staff. Evening and weekend events and programs are part of the role. UNF describes the Student Success team as a high-energy, collegial environment emphasizing autonomous work, professional connections, mentorship, and professional development.

Requirements

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
• Experience working in a college or 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certification and training in the administration and interpretation of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and other career assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide career development services and resources to students and alumni through individual appointments, walk-in sessions, and group settings.
• Help students develop professional skills, including resumes, interviewing, and networking, and connect them with resources, services, and events related to internships and jobs.
• 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 that engage students in practical experience.
• Help develop and maintain relationships with employers and community partners to offer internships and job opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills to teach students about connecting majors to careers and about job-market and salary trends.
• Coordinate career education programs and presentations for classroom visits, student groups, and new student orientations.
• Assist with planning and implementing events and job fairs.
• Participate in outreach and marketing initiatives, including evening and weekend events for current and prospective students.
• Develop career education handouts and resources.
• Maintain confidentiality in student advising relationships and responsibly manage sensitive student information in accordance with legislative, ethical, and institutional guidelines.
• Perform administrative and student-focused tasks supporting the department’s mission.
• Maintain statistical records and develop weekly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Facilitate evening and weekend programs and services.
• Participate in professional development activities and staff/unit meetings, providing updates on accomplishments and activities.
• Supervise designated student staff as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support the mission of Career Services.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Employee Education Program with up to 6 hours of tuition-free courses each semester.
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
• Potential access to graduate programs, including doctoral study in Educational Leadership or a master’s degree or certificate in one of UNF’s graduate programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level