Career Coach
About The Position
The Career Coach will provide career coaching to students interested in a variety of career pathways, including undecided majors. The Career Coach will work primarily with undergraduate and graduate students and occasionally serve as a supplement coach for alumni. In addition to one-on-one coaching, the Career Coach will act as a career strategist and thought partner in engaging industry partners. This includes identifying or recommending employers for site visits, Career Treks, expos, information sessions, class presentations, and other employer-facing initiatives. The Coach will also collaborate with the Career Education & Outcomes team to design and deliver curriculum on professional development topics such as workplace communication, professionalism, multi-generational leadership, and executive presence. Additionally, the Coach will support the Senior Director with elevating alumni career support, coaching, programming, and overall engagement.
Requirements
- Typically, a bachelor's degree, a master's degree is preferred.
- Exemplary communication skills (both written and verbal).
- A strategic, collaborative and innovative problem-solver with coaching skills and experience supporting professionals at various academic and professional stages.
- Strong industry knowledge of how employers recruit, hire, and evaluate candidates.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group coaching for approximately 10 hours per week to students pursuing careers in a variety of pathways, as well as undecided students in need of career discernment. Coaching will focus on undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni.
- Identify and introduce employers to LMU who are interested in hiring international students and alumni for internships, micro-internships, and full-time opportunities.
- Serve as a consultant and thought partner on CPD’s employer engagement strategy.
- Introduce employers to LMU to expand or build experiential learning and career development opportunities for students and graduates.
- Partner with each of CPD’s college liaisons to support strategic plans for the relevant college, including faculty collaboration and industry engagement.
- In partnership with CPD staff, design and deliver a “how-to” workshop series on various topics including but not limited to how to apply for a job or internship, what career pathways exist within a major, and workplace preparedness, professionalism, and readiness.
- Perform additional projects relevant to this role as needed in collaboration with CPD staff.
- Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university.
- Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.
- Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
