1. Provide individual career coaching appointments focused on career exploration, job search strategy, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and professional skill building.
2. Guide students through self-assessments, career research, and decision-making processes.
3. Design and deliver workshops and presentations on career readiness topics.
4. Assist students in identifying experiential learning opportunities such as internships, research, and campus employment.
5. Maintain accurate appointment notes and utilize career services technologies and data systems.
6. Provide pro-active outreach to students throughout their time at the University of Utah with additional focus nearing graduation to provide support in the transition from college to career, and in gathering student internship and job placement outcomes.
7. Support outreach initiatives to increase student engagement in career development programming.
8. Collaborate with colleagues across campus to support student success.
9. Participate in professional development activities to strengthen coaching effectiveness and industry knowledge.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalency.
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional work experience in roles/industries that are relevant for college graduates.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
