University of Maryland Medical System · 1 month ago
Career Coach Clinical Pathways
Linthicum Heights, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$63K/yr - $88K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) serves over one million patients annually and is seeking a Career Coach for Clinical Pathways to prepare students and team members for clinical careers. This role involves providing career coaching, supporting workforce development, and building partnerships to ensure a diverse talent pipeline for the healthcare sector.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Conducts program intake, orientation, and individualized career assessments for clinical pathway participants
Provides one-on-one career coaching, helping participants set and achieve educational, vocational, and professional goals
Connects participants with wraparound supports and addresses barriers to success
Offers job readiness, essential skills, and resilience training to strengthen career progression and retention outcomes
Facilitates smooth academic-to-practice transitions by collaborating with UMMS academic-practice initiatives and clinical leaders
Supports internal advancement opportunities for current UMMS employees pursuing clinical careers
Engages in post-placement coaching and case management to promote long-term employment stability and career growth
Builds and maintains relationships with clinical schools, allied health programs, community colleges, workforce agencies, and community organizations to attract and support emerging clinical talent
Aligns systemwide pathway efforts with UMMS workforce priorities
Facilitates information sessions, hiring events, and referral sourcing activities to expand the clinical pipeline
Tracks participant progress, job placement, and retention outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness
Provides regular reports and insights to leadership to inform continuous improvement in workforce development strategies
Adjusts coaching and engagement approaches to strengthen conversion, retention, and career advancement outcomes
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education, Nursing, Business, or a related field
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in workforce development, career coaching, academic advising, healthcare education, or related roles
Strong career counseling and coaching skills
Knowledge of clinical workforce trends, educational pathways, and licensure requirements
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with diverse populations
Ability to work collaboratively across a large, complex health system with multiple stakeholders
Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to collect and analyze program data to support decision-making
Results-driven, participant-focused, and adaptable
Preferred
Experience with healthcare workforce programs, nursing or allied health education pathways, or academic-practice partnerships
Familiarity with adult learning strategies, case management, and wraparound workforce supports
Benefits
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Company
University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization.
10001+ employees
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Kenneth Kozel
President and CEO
Hank Franey
Executive Vice President and CFO
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