Southern Methodist University - Dallas, TX

posted 16 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Dallas, TX
10,001+ employees
Educational Services

About the position

The Career Coach at SMU will engage with students and alumni from the Cox School of Business to enhance their career readiness through personalized coaching, advising, and training. This role focuses on effective job search strategies, including interviews and networking, while also administering career assessments and providing expertise in various business fields. The Career Coach will plan and implement career development events and collaborate with industry professionals to foster relationships that benefit students' career prospects.

Responsibilities

  • Manage coaching for BBA and MS students in career planning and job search activities.
  • Administer and interpret career assessments for students and alumni.
  • Document coaching sessions and follow-up assignments in the department's coaching system.
  • Perform outreach to engage students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employer recruiters in career-related activities.
  • Participate in industry-specific events for professional development and visibility.
  • Plan and manage career-related presentations and group coaching sessions.
  • Design and execute career development seminars and workshops.
  • Plan and execute industry-specific events to connect employers with students.
  • Assess the effectiveness of programs and events, tracking attendance and outcomes.
  • Prepare required reports on placement and student learning outcomes.
  • Represent the CMC in admissions activities and develop marketing content for the website.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of professional experience in a business-related field or career coaching.
  • Experience in interviewing, hiring, or recruiting preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, coaching, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build relationships with diverse constituencies and students.
  • Effective written communication skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of hiring terminology.
  • Organizational, planning, and time management skills with attention to detail.
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and devise solutions.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office and internet communication systems.

Nice-to-haves

  • Working knowledge of social media tools.
  • Experience with case or technical interviews.
  • Insights into undergraduate hiring processes across multiple business functions.
  • Understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Dental insurance coverage
  • Vision insurance coverage
  • Wellness programs
  • Retirement programs
  • Tuition benefits for professional development opportunities
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