Lead Career Education Coach

Duties And Responsibilities
General Career Coaching Facilitate one-on-one and group appointments to support students in developing their professional brand and career readiness through: One-on-one and group appointments Classroom lectures career clinics and workshops Professional development events Guide students in resume writing interviewing job/internship searching and professional development. Maintain accurate coaching notes and contribute to program metrics and reporting. Support students in accessing financial literacy resources tutoring and campus services. Program Leadership & Oversight Lead the career education coaching program ensuring alignment with institutional goals and best practices. Oversee program operations staffing scheduling and quality assurance. Develop strategic plans for scaling career education services across graduate undergraduate and certificate programs. Collect analyze and report program metrics; prepare semester and annual reports for campus partners. Graduate Student Career Coaching & Support Provide individualized and group coaching for graduate students on self-discovery career exploration networking job search onboarding and transition from MSU . Maintain an active consultation calendar supporting at least 300 unique graduate student clients per academic year. Guide students in creating professional materials (resumes CVs cover letters personal statements) and preparing for interviews and postdoctoral placements. Prepare graduate students for career fairs networking events and employer engagement opportunities through workshops and targeted resources. Curriculum Development & Instruction Design implement and continuously improve career education curriculum for graduate students with scalable modules for undergraduates and certificate-seeking students. Integrate digital tools (Canvas Career Toolkit/ HUB ) and innovative pedagogy to enhance accessibility and engagement. Incorporate labor market data and employment trends from sources such as BLS O*NET and MSU Career Destination reports. Leverage assessment tools (Strong Interest Inventory CliftonStrengths MBTI etc.) to support student self-actualization. Supervision & Training Recruit onboard and supervise student associates. Manage and approve timesheets for student associates. Assign duties monitor performance and provide regular feedback. Develop and deliver periodic training sessions for part-time coaches and student associates to ensure consistency and service excellence. Collaboration & Partnership Work closely with the career education team Industry & Employer Relations team and the Graduate School to advance career education initiatives. Build and maintain networks with employers alumni and professional organizations to create career opportunities for students. Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to integrate career education into curricula. Develop marketing and outreach strategies including newsletters and social media campaigns. Strategic Initiatives & Innovation Use career education as a tactic to support MSUs R1 Research Designation and reduce time-to-degree. Engage in continuous professional development and apply emerging trends in higher education and workforce development. Contribute to strategic planning and innovation within Career Services.

Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.