STEM Career Coach CCDAE UTK

Career coach assists undergraduate and graduate students in designated majors with career plan strategy and implementation through individual and group career coaching; delivers presentations/programs to student groups classes and university staff as needed. Builds relationships/connections among the career community to create opportunities for experiential learning networking job searching and graduate school admission. Coach assists employers with their hiring needs and making connections with students.

STUDENT COACHING:

• Conduct individual/group career coaching sessions for students in designated majors on career opportunities within industries job and experience strategies development of communication resources such as resumes interviews letters and LinkedIn profiles etc.
• Plan/Develop/Facilitate new career events and initiatives to address career needs and create opportunities for engagement and connections with employers and alumni
• Partner with faculty academic advisors and other college staff to provide programming
• Develop/Evaluate/Revise course materials and assess student learning outcomes
• Utilize Handshake and other relevant technologies to facilitate communication/marketing and maintain case notes.

DATA AND ASSESSMENT:

• Collect and compile data including but not limited to appointments programming recruiting activity assessments and first destination outcomes
• Track students from designated majors and industry areas and collect data on internships and first destinations of graduating seniors and graduate students in the 12Twenty system
• Create and disseminate reports based on this information to college administration
• Create learning outcomes for programs and conduct assessments.

EMPLOYER RELATIONS:

• Partner with the college to develop employer relationships through need-based recruiting consultation
• Aid employers in recruiting and connecting with students by utilizing on-line technologies and on-campus programming; Increase employer engagement on campus via participation in events (career fairs networking events etc.)
• Assist with job fair planning and implementation
• Collaborate with faculty/professional staff to deliver career development and employment information and services to various majors/classes/organizations/ departments (advising centers student professional organizations and others)
• Potential for attending professional association events to develop new employer relationships.

PROVIDE GUIDANCE & DIRECTION VIA STAFF SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP

• Provide limited direction and assistance to Peer Career Advisors and practicum/intern students.

OTHER DEPARTMENT DIVISION AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in other office activities events and programs that are in line with the centers mission including career fairs orientation visit days etc. and community outreach.
• Participate in division activities that are in line with overall mission of Student Success
• Hold membership and participate in professional organizations that are aligned with the center divisions and universitys mission.

Required Qualifications

• Education:Bachelors degree
• Experience:Bachelors degree with one year of relevant experience or a masters degree with no experience.
• Knowledge Skills Abilities:Strong interpersonal skills including oral written and listening communication capabilities; Ability to plan organize and coordinate events and programs; Strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:Masters Degree
• Experience:One academic year experience (which could include graduate assistantships) working with college students in a setting related to career development academic advising or student success; Experience working with students from designated academic disciplines or associated employment industries.
• Knowledge Skills Abilities:Knowledge of job search strategies and career development theories best practices and resources; Knowledge of on-line career database systems and other current/emerging technologies within the career development field; Ability to build relationships across populations internal and external to the University.

Work LocationKnoxville TN

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR8

• Anticipated hiring range:$49000 - $51500
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
• Find more information on UT Benefitshere

Application Instructions

For full consideration submit cover letter resume and 3 professional references.