Director, Career Coaching & Program

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

About The Position

The Director of Career Coaching and Program oversees career coaching efforts, including developing and customizing resources and training staff for effectiveness. The role manages data collection and reporting on student engagement with the Engineering CDCR team and develops customized career development programming and resources for undergraduate and graduate engineering students. The Director provides individual and group career coaching, collaborates with leadership on programming and assessment, and manages the Career Coaching + Programs team. The role also oversees student preparation and experiences in Auburn University's Co-op and Engineering Internship Programs, develops career readiness resources for graduate students, and partners with campus and corporate stakeholders to support student career development.

Requirements

Master's degree in Administration of Higher Education or a related field.
Seven years of experience in career services or career counseling in a university or college setting.
At least one year of experience leading, supervising, and mentoring a professional team.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group career coaching and career development opportunities for students and alumni, supporting career decisions, career artifacts, career readiness, job and internship planning, searches, and employer engagement.
Collaborate with leadership on the vision and execution of career coaching and development programming, student-focused activities, training, and assessment.
Manage the Career Coaching + Programs team, including ongoing training, professional development, and performance evaluation.
Participate in assessment and strategic planning focused on student learning outcomes and the missions of the College and university; develop surveys and other data collection tools.
Manage hiring, training, and coordination of coaching and ancillary staff; oversee duties such as career exploration and preparation services, walk-in scheduling, and student population assignments.
Set and enforce coaching policies and standards, contribute to annual performance reviews and employee management, and collaborate on program development and execution.
Develop career readiness resources, programs, and partnerships for Auburn Engineering graduate students.
Manage student preparation and experiences in Auburn University's Co-op Program and Engineering Internship Program, including marketing, program development, preparation resources and tracking, role reporting, course registration, and transition resources and strategies.
Serve as a liaison to Career Discovery and Success on student career readiness resources and career development platforms.
Support students navigating undergraduate research opportunities by serving on committees, working with Associate Deans of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, and providing insight into the student experience.
Partner with the Corporate Relations team to support interactions, engagement, and programming between engineering students and employers.