General Career Coach

The Career Coach will provide career coaching to undecided majors in addition to students interested in business and STEM fields such as human resources entrepreneurship aerospace engineering and computer science among others. The Career Coach will work primarily with undergraduate and graduate students and occasionally serve as a supplement coach for alumni.

In addition to one-on-one coaching the Career Coach will act as a career strategist and thought partner in engaging industry partners with a special focus on STEM and Business. This includes identifying or recommending employers for site visits Career Treks expos information sessions class presentations and other employer-facing initiatives. The Coach will also collaborate with the Career Education & Outcomes team to design and deliver curriculum on professional development topics such as workplace communication professionalism multi-generational leadership and executive presence. Additionally the Coach will support the Senior Director with elevating alumni career support coaching programming and overall engagement.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group coaching for approximately 10 hours per week to students pursuing careers in STEM and business as well as undecided students in need of career discernment. Coaching will focus on undergraduate students graduate students and alumni.

• Identify and introduce employers to LMU who are interested in hiring international students and alumni for internships micro-internships and full-time opportunities.

• Serve as a consultant and thought partner on CPDs employer engagement strategy. Introduce employers to LMU to expand or buildexperiential learning and career development opportunities for students and graduates.

• Partner with the Assistant Director of STEM Professions and Assistant Director of Business Professions to support strategic plans for the Seaver College of Science and Engineering and College of Business Administration including faculty collaboration and industry engagement.

• In partnership with CPD staff design and deliver a how-to workshop series on various topics including but not limited to how to apply for a job or internship what career pathways exist within a major and workplace preparedness professionalism and readiness.

• Perform additional projects relevant to this role as needed in collaboration with CPD staff under the guidance of the Senior Director.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the university. Promote and support an environment of diversity and inclusion. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications:

• Typically a bachelors degree a masters degree is preferred.

• Exemplary communication skills (both written and verbal).

• A strategic collaborative and innovative problem-solver with coaching skills and experience supporting professionals at various academic and professional stages.

• Strong industry knowledge of how employers recruit hire and evaluate candidates.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for this position.

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Staff Temporary (Fixed Term)

Salary range

$25.87 - $32.31 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)