Career Success Coach

Austin Peay State University•Clarksville, TN

15d

About The Position

The Career Success Coach reports to the Director of Career Development and guides students and alumni in their career development. The position provides career coaching and career-readiness programming, and builds relationships with employers and campus partners to enhance student career outcomes. The coach is designated to serve 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. In a student-centered capacity, the coach helps students explore career pathways, develop career-readiness skills, engage in experiential learning, and build the skills and confidence needed for professional success. The position also supports career events, employer engagement, career-services assessment and reporting, and marketing and outreach. 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, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (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, and at least two years of experience in career services, student advising, or a related field in higher education or industry. An appropriate combination 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 on career exploration, job and internship searches, and the transition from college to career, with a focus on the College of Arts & Letters and College of Education.
Assist students and alumni with resumes, cover letters, practice interviews, graduate-school planning, and other career-related topics.
Discuss and interpret career assessments to help students make informed decisions about majors and careers.
Guide students and alumni in using Handshake and other career platforms to support their career-development goals.
Plan, design, and facilitate career workshops, classroom presentations, professional-development training, and career programming, including events tailored to the designated colleges.
Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and student organizations to integrate career readiness into curriculum, co-curricular activities, and extracurricular programs.
Support career fairs, networking events, and employer-engagement activities.
Attend meetings with designated college faculty, staff, and leadership, and contribute to college-wide strategic planning.
Network with and maintain relationships with employers and alumni to support employer relations and expand student career opportunities.
Act as a liaison between designated academic departments and employers to promote opportunities and stay informed about hiring needs and industry trends.
Use Handshake and other online platforms to maintain records, track student engagement, and support center operations.
Contribute to assessment and reporting on career services, student engagement, experiential learning, and post-graduate outcomes.
Communicate with the Director of Career Development, Career Success Center team, and designated college leadership to share information and support creative 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 relevant 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.