Career Coach

Universities of Wisconsin•Menomonie, WI

1d•$48,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic is seeking an individual passionate about assisting student success and career readiness as a Career Coach. In this position, you will directly support students with career and employment activities through individual and group career coaching appointments, career education presentations, employer engagements, and career readiness programming. You will be the primary career coach for individuals participating in the UW‑Stout FUSE Initiative (Fast Upskilling for Skills & Employment), a federally funded grant project supporting short-term, employer-aligned training programs as well as serve as liaison to the FUSE learner support hub. You will serve as a liaison to colleges, schools, faculty, and offices within the university structure as part of the Career Education team. This position is a full time; 4 yr grant funded position (through 2030) by the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education – Special Project (FIPSE-SP) Program for the UW-Stout FUSE: Fast Upskilling for Skills and Employment Project. This position is a Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (year-round position), however, may be adjusted to meet student needs to involve evening hours. Limited remote work/telecommuting may be possible (max up to 2 days per week) after completion of a significant training period, successful on-the-job performance, departmental needs assessment and approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
1+ yrs. relevant full time work experience involving career and professional development in Career Services/Student Services at the college/university/k-12 levels, or in human resource, recruitment, workforce development, professional services fields OR equivalent education/training

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Demonstrated ability to provide career coaching, including resume development, interviewing techniques, and job search strategies
Demonstrated ability to deliver services to non-traditional populations
Demonstrated ability to deliver effective presentations to groups of all sizes, and to provide information with clarity
Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and execute programs and events
Ability to navigate and utilize internet-based job search tools
Demonstrated ability to initiate, build and sustain long-lasting relationships
Familiarity with recruitment practices of businesses, corporations, and agencies that offer co-op/internship and career opportunities
Experience with recruitment software, such as Handshake or similar vendor
Possess computer skills and proficiency working with Microsoft office or google suite software
Ability to contribute as an enthusiastic member of a fast-paced and team orientated career service staff
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a setting
Possess verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Deliver career readiness service and support for all students, graduates, alumni, traditional, non-traditional and FUSE initiative learners including labor market research, resume development, interview preparation, and job search strategies delivered to individuals and group/classrooms, virtually and in-person.
Expand access to career resources and support for FUSE participants, ensuring equitable services to diverse and non-traditional student populations engaged in short-term training pathways.
Serve as a Career Education team liaison to assign academic programs or administrative offices, and part of the short-term learner support hub, providing wrap around student support specific to FUSE participants.
Support students’ transition from training to employment, with attention to job attainment, onboarding, and retention outcomes aligned with FUSE grant goals.
Collect, verify, and develop an employment and job outcomes report for FUSE grant participants, including post-completion employment verification, in accordance with grant reporting and evaluation requirements.
Assist with career outcome follow-up activities, including telephone outreach and email surveys, to support the completion of the Career Services First Destination Report.
Lead efforts to connect FUSE participants with employer partners through Career Services recruitment events such as career conference, industry/employer spotlights, and direct employment opportunities both on and off campus.
Utilize career technology platforms and computer network systems to support students’ employment preparation and job market navigation
Provide responsive student-centered support by adapting services and scheduling to meet the diverse needs of students, including occasional meetings outside of standard business hours.
Maintain knowledge of campus and community resources and refer students to appropriate university services as needed.
Research, develop, and deliver high impact competency-based programs aligned with career services priorities to support positive career outcomes of all students.
Create program-based pathways for FUSE participants to actively build career skills incorporating and addressing multiple learning modalities
Collaborate with FUSE grant support team to create and align programming that supports and infuses competency development tailored to short-term learners, course-based activities and employer-aligned programs.
Create programming impact reports to measure skill improvement of students and grant participants.
Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor to support evolving program, grant, or departmental needs.
Support students in identifying and engaging in applied and experiential learning opportunities, including cooperative education, internships, and field experiences aligned with career interests.
Serve as a point of contact, in collaboration with Career Services, for student inquiries related to applied and experiential learning options.
Assist in the development of communication and marketing materials designed to increase student engagement in applied and experiential learning programs.
Support Career Services and academic programs in implementing practices, processes, and procedures related to experiential learning opportunities.
Assist with data collection and recordkeeping to ensure accurate reporting of experiential learning outcomes for Career Services, academic programs, and university partners.
Develop strategies to increase utilization of career services and applied learning opportunities among academic programs or student populations with lower engagement.
Connect with employers and campus partners to identify new applied learning and employment opportunities for students in the region.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and credibility in representing UW‑Stout and the Universities of Wisconsin System.
Cooperate with and assist staff to ensure high levels of efficiency, collaboration, and office morale.
Uphold ethical principles and professional standards established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Promote career planning, applied learning, and employment as integral components of the educational experience.
Demonstrate awareness of and responsiveness to the needs of diverse student populations, including multicultural students, students with disabilities, online learners, first-generation students, veterans, and non-traditional students.
Actively representing Career Services in professional associations and professional development activities as appropriate.
Acknowledge that certain times of the academic year require work beyond a traditional schedule; this is a total-effort position.
Participates in the campus-wide career services community, providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college/unit
Develops and delivers career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students
Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation
May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and employment opportunities for students
Educates or advises students and recent alumni individually or in groups through various mediums about career exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and career decisions