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Part-Time Career Coach


Job Location:

University Park, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 25 - 25
Posted: 22 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College of Liberal Arts is seeking to hire a part-time career coach.


Job duties to include:

  • Provide individual career coaching on career exploration resumes cover letters interviewing networking and internship and job searches.
  • Assist with planning and delivering career development workshops classroom presentations and events.
  • Support Nittany Lion Careers administration including reviewing posting and maintaining job and internship listings.
  • Collaborate with CEN staff and campus partners to support student engagement career readiness and daily operations.
  • Maintain accurate records and assist with reporting and special projects as needed.

Requirements qualifications and/or competencies:


  • Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in career services coaching advising human resources recruiting workforce development or a related field.
  • Strong written verbal interpersonal organizational and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common digital tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in counseling human resources higher education or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Experience providing career coaching advising or professional development support to college students or recent graduates.
  • Familiarity with career management platforms job boards employer recruiting systems or Nittany Lion Careers.
  • Experience developing or delivering workshops presentations or educational programming.



Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $25/hr.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .

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