Career Coach, Education

$57,000 - $57,000/Yr

Stony Brook University - Stony Brook, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Stony Brook, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Career Coach in Education at Stony Brook University is responsible for empowering students through career coaching, programming, and outreach. This role focuses on guiding students in their job and internship search strategies, enhancing their personal branding, and preparing them for the workforce. The position requires collaboration with academic departments and student organizations, as well as participation in professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Coach and prepare students individually and in groups on job/internship search strategies.
• Help students clarify career interests and compose strong personal branding and applications.
• Conduct mock interviews and critique application materials.
• Organize face-to-face and virtual programs to prepare students for the workforce.
• Provide logistical support for employer-student events such as career fairs and networking meet-ups.
• Serve as a liaison to select academic departments, faculty, and career-focused student organizations.
• Use career center management software to collect data and track placements.
• Review, approve, and promote opportunities posted in the recruitment system, Handshake.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to the Division of Student Affairs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Two years of full-time administrative experience (student experience may be considered).

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Career or academic coaching experience within a diverse college population.
• Experience designing and presenting face-to-face and virtual content for a diverse college-educated audience.
• Experience with technology applications, such as online career research databases and career networking sites.

Benefits

• $3,400 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
• Full-time appointment with eligibility for overtime provisions of the FLSA.