Career Design Coach / Senior Career Design Coach

University of Massachusetts Lowell•Lowell, MA

15d•$54,217 - $76,085

About The Position

This position provides comprehensive career development coaching and experiential learning support to students throughout their academic journey. It helps students explore career pathways, secure cooperative education (co-op) and internship experiences, and transition successfully into employment or graduate education. The position partners with faculty, employers, and campus stakeholders to integrate career development and experiential learning into the student experience. Through individual advising, programming, employer engagement, and co-op administration, it advances student career readiness and supports institutional goals related to retention, experiential learning, and post-graduation success. The role provides career advising and coaching to students and alumni; supports co-op, internship, and other career-connected learning; designs and delivers career education, programs, and courses; and builds relationships with employers and campus partners. The role may be appointed at the Career Design Coach (P15) or Senior Career Design Coach (P16) level, with salary based on position grade and qualifications.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in career development, experiential education, student development, employer relations, and/or talent acquisition.
Demonstrated experience in a career-related counseling or advising capacity.
For Career Design Coach (P15): Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in a relevant field and some relevant experience.
For Senior Career Design Coach (P16): Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Career services experience in higher education.
Ability to deliver career advising for diverse populations through individual, drop-in, and group appointments, workshops, and other programs.
Ability to establish and develop relationships with clients, faculty, and staff.
Ability to initiate collaboration and service delivery efforts.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group career advising to support career exploration, decision-making, and professional development.
Assist students with career planning, goal setting, and identifying pathways aligned with academic and personal interests.
Review and provide feedback on resumes, cover letters, CVs, LinkedIn profiles, portfolios, and graduate school application materials.
Coach students on networking, interviewing, job, co-op and internship searches, salary negotiation, and workplace professionalism.
Administer and interpret career assessments as appropriate.
Advise students about co-op, internships, and other career-connected experiential learning opportunities.
Guide students through the co-op search process, including eligibility requirements, employer outreach, application preparation, and interview readiness.
Monitor student progress during co-op experiences and serve as a resource for students and employers.
Design, coordinate, and facilitate workshops, classroom presentations, and career-related educational programs.
Deliver programming focused on career design, workplace success, and experiential learning preparation.
Teach assigned courses.
Develop career resources and educational materials for in-person and virtual delivery.
Participate in career fairs, networking events, employer information sessions, and industry-focused programming.
Collaborate with faculty, academic advisors, and student support offices to integrate career development into the student experience.
Represent the Career Center at campus events, professional organizations, and community partnerships.
Build and maintain relationships with employers to understand occupational and industry trends and increase student employment opportunities.
Work with employer relations staff and academic partners to identify workforce trends and emerging employment opportunities.