Career Success Coach

Austin Peay State University•Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

The Career Success Coach reports to the Director of Career Development and guides students and alumni through their career development journey. The role provides career coaching, delivers career readiness programming, and builds relationships with employers and campus partners to enhance student career outcomes. The position serves students in the College of Arts & Letters and College of Education, collaborating with faculty and staff to integrate career readiness into the student experience at Austin Peay State University. The coach supports students as they explore career pathways, develop career readiness skills, participate in experiential learning, and build the skills and confidence needed for professional success. The role also contributes to career services assessment and reporting, employer engagement, campus programming, marketing and outreach, and the operations of the Career Success Center. Occasional evening and weekend work is required for career-related events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and related experience.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including presentation experience.
Demonstrated ability to provide coaching, advising, and mentoring.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and ability to operate a personal computer.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Affairs Counseling, Education, Communication, Business, or a related field.
At least two years of experience in career services, student advising, or a related field in higher education or industry. Appropriate combinations of relevant education, full-time or graduate assistantship experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Knowledge of career and student development frameworks and best practices, including NACE competencies.
Experience using career management platforms such as Handshake.
Interest in engaging with employers and developing strategic partnerships.
Interest in working specifically with College of Arts & Letters and College of Education students.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group career coaching to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni, focusing on career exploration, job and internship searches, and the transition from college to career.
Assist students and alumni with resumes, cover letters, interview practice, graduate school planning, and other career-related topics.
Discuss and interpret career assessments to support informed decisions about majors and careers.
Guide students and alumni in using Handshake and other career platforms to support career development goals.
Plan, design, and facilitate career workshops, classroom presentations, professional development training, and career events for students and campus partners.
Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and student organizations to integrate career readiness initiatives into curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities.
Support career fairs, networking events, and employer engagement activities.
Attend meetings with College of Arts & Letters and College of Education faculty, staff, and leadership, contributing to college-wide strategic planning.
Build and maintain employer and alumni relationships to support employer relations and expand student career opportunities.
Serve as a liaison between designated academic departments and employers, promoting opportunities to students and keeping informed about hiring needs and industry trends.
Use Handshake and other online platforms to maintain accurate records, track student engagement, and support center operations.
Contribute to assessment and reporting of career services, student engagement, experiential learning, and post-graduate outcomes.
Communicate with the Director of Career Development, Career Success Center team, and college leadership to share information and engage in problem-solving.
Represent the Career Success Center at university-wide events, committees, and initiatives as needed.
Stay informed about career development best practices and employment trends, and participate in related professional organizations for continuing development.
Provide general support for marketing and outreach efforts.
Work occasional evenings and weekends for career-related events.
Perform other duties as assigned.