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Manager, Student Services
University of UtahSalt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jun 2026
💰 $60,000/yr($55,000/yr – $60,000/yr)
About the role
Details
Open Date
06/30/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45567B
Job Title
Manager, Student Services
Working Title
Career Coach I
Career Progression Track
E
Track Level
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, some early mornings, nights or weekends as needed.
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00304 - U Career Success
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$55,000-$60,000
Close Date
08/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The University of Utah seeks a motivated and student-centered Career Coach I to educate, guide, and prepare students for the transition from academic study to meaningful employment or advanced education. This position provides foundational career coaching services including individual appointments, workshop facilitation, and career education programming. The Career Coach I supports students in exploring career pathways, developing professional skills, and navigating the job and internship search process.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to student development, strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to student development, strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
1. Provide individual career coaching appointments focused on career exploration, job search strategy, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and professional skill building.
2. Guide students through self-assessments, career research, and decision-making processes.
3. Design and deliver workshops and presentations on career readiness topics.
4. Assist students in identifying experiential learning opportunities such as internships, research, and campus employment.
5. Maintain accurate appointment notes and utilize career services technologies and data systems.
6. Provide pro-active outreach to students throughout their time at the University of Utah with additional focus nearing graduation to provide support in the transition from college to career, and in gathering student internship and job placement outcomes.
7. Support outreach initiatives to increase student engagement in career development programming.
8. Collaborate with colleagues across campus to support student success.
9. Participate in professional development activities to strengthen coaching effectiveness and industry knowledge.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalency.
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional work experience in roles/industries that are relevant for college graduates.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
2. Guide students through self-assessments, career research, and decision-making processes.
3. Design and deliver workshops and presentations on career readiness topics.
4. Assist students in identifying experiential learning opportunities such as internships, research, and campus employment.
5. Maintain accurate appointment notes and utilize career services technologies and data systems.
6. Provide pro-active outreach to students throughout their time at the University of Utah with additional focus nearing graduation to provide support in the transition from college to career, and in gathering student internship and job placement outcomes.
7. Support outreach initiatives to increase student engagement in career development programming.
8. Collaborate with colleagues across campus to support student success.
9. Participate in professional development activities to strengthen coaching effectiveness and industry knowledge.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalency.
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional work experience in roles/industries that are relevant for college graduates.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.
Experience in career advising, academic advising, workforce development, or student services.
Knowledge of career development theory and job search strategies.
Experience presenting workshops or
Experience in career advising, academic advising, workforce development, or student services.
Knowledge of career development theory and job search strategies.
Experience presenting workshops or
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