CAREER SUCCESS COACH FOR BUSINESS CAREER, Center for Career Development

Boston University - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Boston, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Career Success Coach will lead one of the Center for Career Development's (CCD) industry-focused Career Communities, which serves as a collaborative space for students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and industry experts. This role is pivotal in coaching and advising students on their career development, enhancing engagement within the designated Career Community, and developing tailored workshops, resources, programs, and events that cater to the specific needs of students in that community. The Career Success Coach will work cross-functionally with other CCD teams, including employer engagement, career and life design, operations, data, and marketing, to build strong relationships with relevant faculty, campus partners, professional associations, employers, and stakeholders connected to the selected industry area. In addition to coaching, the Career Success Coach will be responsible for developing industry-specific knowledge and sharing this information with students and other stakeholders. This includes coordinating with the CCD team to support engagement strategies, marketing and communication efforts, and the collection of assessment and outcome data for their Career Community. The role requires a commitment to cultural competency and inclusion, ensuring that all students, particularly those from marginalized communities, are engaged and supported in their career development journey. The position is hybrid, allowing for two days of remote work per week, and may require occasional evening or weekend work to support CCD activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of the CCD industry-focused Career Communities.
• Coach and advise students on their career development.
• Enhance engagement within the designated Career Community.
• Develop and implement tailored workshops, resources, programs, and events.
• Work collaboratively with other CCD teams to build relationships with faculty, campus partners, and employers.
• Assume responsibility for industry-specific knowledge development and information sharing.
• Coordinate with the CCD team to support engagement strategies and marketing efforts.
• Collect and analyze program data to inform decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, or a similar field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in career services, student affairs, or education administration.
• Experience advising and coaching students in an educational setting.
• Experience designing and delivering educational programs and workshops.
• Experience managing projects and organizing events.
• Cultural competency and commitment to inclusion and equity.
• Exceptional communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report on client and program data.
• Eagerness to learn and utilize computer applications, systems, AI, and social media.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated experience or interest in the industry aligned with the designated Career Community.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with two days of remote work per week.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.