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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Career Coach

Bangor, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Husson University is seeking a Career Coach to join their Career Services team. This full-time position involves partnering with faculty and local businesses to prepare students for professional careers, while providing career and professional development support to students in various fields.

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Responsibilities

Have primary responsibility for providing career and professional development for all students in COHP and COSH, in partnership with faculty and staff

Work directly with students from COHP and COSH to discuss and explore academic and career goals

Provide support for students applying for internships, apprenticeships, clinical placements and other work-based learning opportunities

Plan and implement career exploration opportunities, including job site visits, career fairs, alumni visits, and career cafe events

Collaborate with faculty and other campus constituents to identify student needs and areas of opportunity to enhance the professionalization of our students

Connect students with industry representatives for job shadowing, internships and mentoring opportunities

Help students understand and leverage their transferable skills for workplace success either one-on-one or in small group settings

Work with the Alumni & Advancement team at Husson University to maintain strong connections with the external Husson Community by offering career services, collaborative partnerships

Partner with employers to cultivate opportunities for students and graduates

Assess progress towards the department’s strategic vision, identify improvement opportunities, and promote continuous learning in an evolving workplace

Maintain accurate and complete records of student engagement through appointments and events

Provide career focused workshops and classroom visits tailored to meet the needs of the college and departments

Stay current on best practices and trends in career development, student development and higher education

Support the supervision of Graduate Assistants and Work-Study Students

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Center for Student Success

Qualification

Career CoachingStakeholder EngagementRelationship BuildingNACE Career CompetenciesCareer Development ExperienceStudent Success CommitmentEmpathyInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationEffective Communication

Required

The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree

The candidate should be familiar with best practices in career services, the NACE career competencies, and current trends in industry hiring

Preferred

A bachelor's or master's degree, in a field related to the College of Health and Pharmacy or the College of Science and Humanities

Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in career development, counseling, coaching, or teaching in a Higher Educational context OR three or more years of experience in recruiting for a field related to COHP or COSH

A demonstrated history of establishing positive relationships with young professionals