University of Massachusetts Amherst · 2 months ago
Career Development Coach (Hybrid Opportunity)
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access and fuel innovation. The Career Development Coach will provide career advising and placement support for Isenberg School of Management students, focusing on professional-level internships and permanent placements.
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Responsibilities
Advises students, in one-on-one meetings, workshops or small group settings, on conducting focused career searches. Develops learning tools which support student learning
Maintains and distributes information regarding current employer placement opportunities
Performs research on key industry hiring trends and opportunities affecting business school students and provide information to students, and upon request, to faculty and administration
Supports student preparation for job search by reviewing student resumes, conducting practice interviews, and providing guidance to students which helps them target potential employers by industry
Facilitates individual career development skills including self-assessment, business correspondence, professional networking, business etiquette, interviewing, negotiations, and other professional skills
Provides counseling to students to develop, refine and implement an appropriate and realistic job search strategy for different industry segments
Participates in and supports the coordination of Chase Career Center programs, workshops, job search advising activities, and school-wide events
Attends meetings on and off campus with internal and external stakeholders
Administratively supports creation and maintenance of Career Services forms, collateral and instructional materials as needed
Supports Assistant Directors as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and at least one (1) year of relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and engaging working relationships with students, representatives of business and government, faculty, alumni, and senior corporate executives
Evidence of a clear understanding of, and a commitment to cultural, social, economic, and ethnic diversity
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to independently prioritize work and handle multiple tasks. Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
Ability to participate in team projects as assigned
Ability and willingness to attend meetings both on and off campus; with, or without groups of students
Computer literacy, proficiency with contemporary software programs
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA
Experience in conducting small group and/or one-on-one presentations
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
Co-Founder Center for Personalized Health Monitoring
Alejandro Reuss
Instructor
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