Career Coach (Multiple Opportunities)

Job Description

TheCareer & Internship Centerhas outstanding opportunities for Career Coachesto join their team.

The Career & Internship Center at the University of Washington (UW) Seattle Campus assists students from all backgrounds as they explore industries and careers; learn about and develop skills for professional success; secure and reflect upon career-related experiences; articulate their skills and experience to others; and launch post-graduation plans. For more about what our center does and how we do it visit Description - Career Coaching Team

Through in-person and virtual 1:1 and group services our coaching team supports students and recent graduates in exploring careers securing internships and jobs and applying to graduate and professional school. Each career coach also produces web content for 2 interest communities and 1 identity community. The team is supervised by the centers Associate Director for Coaching Operations.

Position Details - Career Coach

The role will be eligible for up to 40% (2 days) of telework per week depending on staff employer and student needs but will gradually build to 40% telework during the training period.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Service:

• Help undergraduate students graduate students and recent graduates with a wide range of career development topics such as choosing a career path occupational research resume/cover letter review job & internship search strategies interviewing assistance and applying to graduate/professional schools.

• Position requires a minimum of 15 hours of one-to-one student contact per week (both in-person and virtual) though additional coaching hours may be required based on seasonal needs.

• Facilitate workshops and webinars teach credit-bearing career courses and assist with career fairs and other events.

Resource Creation & Maintenance:

• Develop curriculum for workshops webinars courses and other events often in collaboration with academic units and other partners

• Create web content handouts videos and other print and digital resources

• For two interest areas and one student identity group: write blog posts review emails about relevant resources and curate resources

• Revise resources to ensure they stay relevant and accurate

• Tailor materials to enhance applicability to various groups of students

Other Areas:

• Administrative manage complex calendaring system; report on activities and attendance; grade student assignments; respond to emails from students staff and a range of other groups; attend to requested action items in a timely manner

• Mentorship - provide training and support to a peer career coach (as available)

• Professional development attend webinars and other trainings; research trends and find information related to student development career development the job market and assigned communities; seek and implement feedback from others

• Perform other tasks and work on special projects to support center operations as well as help cover the front desk for short periods as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree and 3 years of career coaching/counseling/advising experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience providing quick advice to different students in brief back-to-back sessions.

• Skill in facilitating online in-person and recorded presentations with diverse audiences.

• Ability to communicate clearly concisely and professionally in writing.

• Proficiency in utilizing and trouble-shooting issues with computer applications and online platforms (i.e. MS Office Zoom shared cloud storage spaces databases Handshake etc.).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to quickly build rapport with students and recent graduates assess needs read the situation and adapt approach.

• Genuine desire to seek receive and implement feedback from others.

• Ability to plan work effectively manage projects follow through to completion and meet deadlines.

• Ability to problem-solve think future-forward experiment innovate assess and adapt.

• Interest in evaluating and modifying services resources and messaging to enhance access for students from historically marginalized communities.

• Willingness to occasionally work evenings.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.