Career Coach (part-time, evenings)

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Adult, Graduate, and Alumni Career Coaching

• Provide individualized career coaching to graduate students, adult learners, and alumni related to job searching, resumes, interview preparation, continuing education, career transitions, and advancement strategies.
• Administer and interpret career assessments.
• Maintain accurate coaching records in Handshake or relevant systems.
• Offer flexible coaching options (evening/virtual) to meet adult learner needs.
• Develop targeted communication strategies to share relevant job opportunities, events, and career resources.
• Stay current on trends in adult career development, graduate employment outcomes, and the evolving workforce.

Employer Relations (Experience Talent Pipeline)

• Develop and manage relationships with employers seeking graduate-level and experienced professionals.
• Conduct proactive outreach to organizations to expand recruitment opportunities beyond entry-level roles.
• Collaborate with the employer relations team and serve as the primary contact for employers interested in recruiting adult learners, alumni, and graduate students.
• Maintain employer engagement data using CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Handshake).
• Collaborate with campus partners (e.g., graduate programs, professional/continuing education) to align employer needs with talent pipelines.
• Represent the Career Center at industry events, networking functions, and employer meetings.
• Support storytelling and promotion of graduate and alumni talent through communications and social media.

Programming, Campus Collaboration & Professional Development

• Design and deliver workshops and resources tailored to graduate students, adult learners and alumni populations (e.g., career pivots, leadership advancement, networking strategies) 
• Build and maintain relationships with faculty members in assigned academic departments.
• Partner with faculty and program directors to embed career content into graduate curriculum.
• Support Career Center events, including career fairs, networking events, and employer information sessions.
• Serve as a liaison for campus offices serving specific populations. 
• Engage in ongoing training related to career coaching, employer relations, and labor market insights.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual