Career Coach

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one career coaching to students at all phases of career development, including job/internship search strategies and interview preparation.
• Facilitate interactive workshops and small group dialogues for diverse student audiences using best practices in engagement and technology.
• Manage and execute strategic career programming, including outreach plans and the revitalization of existing offerings.
• Oversee the VMock (Resume AI) student engagement strategy and manage account requests and analytics.
• Supervise student staff and lead professional programming teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Maintain accurate client records and utilize data to inform strategic decision-making and reporting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience coaching, counseling, or advising college students in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Experience presenting, facilitating, or teaching to both small and large groups.
• Proficiency with current technology, social media, and information management tools for service delivery.
• Broad understanding of the world of work, industry trends, and economic shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment.
• Experience with the administration and interpretation of career assessment tools such as MBTI, CliftonStrengths, or SII.

About the Company

The University of Michigan Career Center partners with students to help them cultivate connections, discover interests, uncover strengths, and build the confidence necessary to navigate successful career paths.