Career Coach-Nursing

Overview

Our team is growing, and U Career Success is seeking qualified applicants for multiple Career Coach positions working with University of Utah Students. A Career Coach educates, guides, and prepares students for the transition from an academic environment to employment by proactively managing a portfolio of students and coordinating activities between students, employers, and U of U departments. A coach also designs and conducts workshops on career and professional development topics.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional working experience, a desire to support students, a strong customer service orientation, commitment to succeed in placement metrics, and a high level of professionalism. Coaches must solve complex problems related to coaching individual students from a wide variety of backgrounds. These individuals are making life-changing choices. Each coach must know employment laws and ethical standards for hiring and recruiting.

Our office follows the standards of the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

• The chance to impact the lives of hundreds of students each year.
• A supportive and collaborative office culture. Our office norms are based on positive team culture, proactive student outreach, empowered outcomes, growth mindsets, and intentional communication.
• 14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions
• Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month
• Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah Health System
• Tuition reduction for employees and family members
• Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA / FSA savings plans are available
• Free public transportation pass (see here for more information)

• Proactively manage, outreach, follow up, and interact with a specialized caseload of students.
• Coach students in the discovery and decision-making process of selecting a career. Guides students through self-assessments, identifies available resources, and assists students with career research.
• Assists students with preparing resumes, practicing for interviews, and searching for jobs.
• Develops and presents multiple training workshops to prepare students on employment and job search aspects.
• Utilizes department platforms such as Excel, Qualtrics, Acuity, and Handshake.
• Maintains accurate data and produces statistical reports on job placement, salaries, recruitment activities, and other information with strong detail and organizational skills.
• Team player that facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Four to six years of professional work experience. A master's degree in a related area may be preferred, based on student caseload assignment.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

• Master's degree
• 3+ years of mentoring, occupational, or career counselling experience
• Ability to resolve complex issues individually and through teamwork
• Curious and flexible with an excellent work ethic
• Knowledge and exposure to CRMs like Salesforce, comfortable with technology, and quick to learn new tools.

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