Career Coach, International Students

$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 for International Students at Stony Brook University is responsible for empowering and supporting diverse college students in their career development. This role involves providing individual and group coaching on job search strategies, personal branding, and professional presentation. The position also includes organizing events, liaising with academic departments, and utilizing technology to enhance career services for international students.

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 university events.

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 audience.
• Experience with technology applications related to career services.
• Experience with international student needs.

Benefits

• $3,400 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
• Eligibility for overtime provisions of the FLSA.