Career Coach, School of Information

$53,000 - $53,000/Yr

The University of Texas System - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Career Coach at the School of Information is responsible for providing one-on-one career coaching, targeted career programming, and career education to undergraduate and graduate students. This role aims to enhance students' career readiness through personalized guidance and support in various career-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide career advising to School of Information students, including resume writing, cover letter reviews, LinkedIn profile optimization, personal branding, interview preparation, and job search strategy.
• Assist with career-related programming, workshops, and activities such as the annual Career Fair.
• Lead direct student communication and marketing regarding career programming using social media and newsletters.
• Maintain Career Resources Canvas pages and track student appointments and event attendance in Handshake.
• Monitor the Careers general inbox and respond to inquiries as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, counseling, or a related field.
• Three years of relevant experience in career coaching or advising.
• Strong desire to work with students and knowledge of various career fields.
• Strong customer focus and ability to listen attentively to students and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various campus stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in business, education, counseling, or a related field.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in career coaching or advising.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with Handshake and Canvas.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance