Lead Career Education Coach

Montana State University•Bozeman, MT

15d

About The Position

Duties And Responsibilities General Career Coaching Facilitate one-on-one and group appointments to support students in developing their professional brand and career readiness through: One-on-one and group appointments Classroom lectures, career clinics, and workshops Professional development events Guide students in resume writing, interviewing, job/internship searching, and professional development. Maintain accurate coaching notes and contribute to program metrics and reporting. Support students in accessing financial literacy resources, tutoring, and campus services. Program Leadership & Oversight Lead the career education coaching program, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and best practices. Oversee program operations, staffing, scheduling, and quality assurance. Develop strategic plans for scaling career education services across graduate, undergraduate, and certificate programs. Collect, analyze, and report program metrics; prepare semester and annual reports for campus partners. Graduate Student Career Coaching & Support Provide individualized and group coaching for graduate students on self-discovery, career exploration, networking, job search, onboarding, and transition from MSU . Maintain an active consultation calendar supporting at least 300 unique graduate student clients per academic year. Guide students in creating professional materials (resumes, CVs, cover letters, personal statements) and preparing for interviews and postdoctoral placements. Prepare graduate students for career fairs, networking events, and employer engagement opportunities through workshops and targeted resources. Curriculum Development & Instruction Design, implement, and continuously improve career education curriculum for graduate students, with scalable modules for undergraduates and certificate-seeking students. Integrate digital tools (Canvas Career Toolkit/ HUB ) and innovative pedagogy to enhance accessibility and engagement. Incorporate labor market data and employment trends from sources such as BLS , ONET, and MSU Career Destination reports. Leverage assessment tools (Strong Interest Inventory, CliftonStrengths, MBTI , etc.) to support student self-actualization. Supervision & Training Recruit, onboard, and supervise student associates. Manage and approve timesheets for student associates. Assign duties, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback. Develop and deliver periodic training sessions for part-time coaches and student associates to ensure consistency and service excellence. Collaboration & Partnership Work closely with the career education team, Industry & Employer Relations team, and the Graduate School to advance career education initiatives. Build and maintain networks with employers, alumni, and professional organizations to create career opportunities for students. Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to integrate career education into curricula. Develop marketing and outreach strategies, including newsletters and social media campaigns. Strategic Initiatives & Innovation Use career education as a tactic to support MSU’s R1 Research Designation and reduce time-to-degree. Engage in continuous professional development and apply emerging trends in higher education and workforce development. Contribute to strategic planning and innovation within Career Services. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Responsibilities

Facilitate one-on-one and group appointments to support students in developing their professional brand and career readiness
Guide students in resume writing, interviewing, job/internship searching, and professional development
Maintain accurate coaching notes and contribute to program metrics and reporting
Support students in accessing financial literacy resources, tutoring, and campus services
Lead the career education coaching program, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and best practices
Oversee program operations, staffing, scheduling, and quality assurance
Develop strategic plans for scaling career education services across graduate, undergraduate, and certificate programs
Collect, analyze, and report program metrics; prepare semester and annual reports for campus partners
Provide individualized and group coaching for graduate students on self-discovery, career exploration, networking, job search, onboarding, and transition from MSU
Maintain an active consultation calendar supporting at least 300 unique graduate student clients per academic year
Guide students in creating professional materials (resumes, CVs, cover letters, personal statements) and preparing for interviews and postdoctoral placements
Prepare graduate students for career fairs, networking events, and employer engagement opportunities through workshops and targeted resources
Design, implement, and continuously improve career education curriculum for graduate students, with scalable modules for undergraduates and certificate-seeking students
Integrate digital tools (Canvas Career Toolkit/ HUB ) and innovative pedagogy to enhance accessibility and engagement
Incorporate labor market data and employment trends from sources such as BLS , ONET, and MSU Career Destination reports
Leverage assessment tools (Strong Interest Inventory, CliftonStrengths, MBTI , etc.) to support student self-actualization
Recruit, onboard, and supervise student associates
Manage and approve timesheets for student associates
Assign duties, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback
Develop and deliver periodic training sessions for part-time coaches and student associates to ensure consistency and service excellence
Work closely with the career education team, Industry & Employer Relations team, and the Graduate School to advance career education initiatives
Build and maintain networks with employers, alumni, and professional organizations to create career opportunities for students
Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to integrate career education into curricula
Develop marketing and outreach strategies, including newsletters and social media campaigns
Use career education as a tactic to support MSU’s R1 Research Designation and reduce time-to-degree
Engage in continuous professional development and apply emerging trends in higher education and workforce development
Contribute to strategic planning and innovation within Career Services