Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY
posted 5 months ago
The Advising and Career Development Center (ACDC) at Western Kentucky University (WKU) plays a crucial role in assisting students and alumni in identifying and achieving their career and employment goals. This position is designed to provide comprehensive career coaching services, which include career exploration, job search guidance, resume and portfolio reviews, mock interviews, and the development of essential soft skills. The Career Coach will work closely with students and alumni through individualized appointments, group counseling sessions, presentations, and workshops, ensuring that they are well-prepared to enter the workforce or pursue further education. In addition to direct coaching, the Career Coach will assist in the planning and execution of on-campus career fairs, providing students with opportunities to connect with potential employers. The role also involves assessing student career aptitude and reviewing career exploration inventory results to help students determine suitable academic majors and career paths. The Career Coach will support students in locating co-op experiences, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities, as well as part-time and full-time employment or graduate school options upon graduation. The position requires the creation and presentation of workshops and presentations tailored for various student and faculty groups. The Career Coach will also attend on-campus events and programmatic initiatives, which may occasionally require evening and weekend work hours. Collaboration with academic advisors and faculty is essential to deliver effective services to students expressing career concerns during advising appointments. The Career Coach will partner with deans and department heads to develop recurring service delivery plans and marketing strategies, implementing strategies to enhance collaborations with academic partners to meet the career development needs of students and alumni.