Career Coach (UPDATED)

About the role

The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona is seeking a career coach to join our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support undergraduate business students in achieving their career goals through professional development mentorship, internships, and full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a coaching caseload of first and second year students interested in careers in business.
• Advise individuals and groups regarding experiential learning, facilitate innovative workshops; and lead and advertise the experiential learning resources we offer.
• Facilitate placement of undergraduate students in positions related to their academic major/career interest.
• Aid in planning and executing events for students to engage with employers and alumni, including outreach to participants and event logistics (ex. ordering catering and facilities).
• Collaborate with top-ranked academic departments to plan, execute and market experiential learning events and outreach programming (e.g., Career Panels, Case Competitions) regarding professional development and career interest.
• Promote benefits of experiential learning regarding professional development.
• Conduct resume/cover letter critiques and job-search strategies and provide guidance regarding application procedures.
• Support and/or advise career-related student clubs and organizations requiring some work outside general business hours.
• Collaborate with employers on experiential learning programs and events (e.g., Employer Case Competitions, Career Fairs, Speaker Panels).
• Gain an understanding of the specific career sectors, including being familiar with the local, national and international companies in the industry and their recruiting practices.
• Identify employers and follow up to establish relationships and to communicate selection results.
• Provide assistance for recruitment events and activities.
• Facilitate up to two workshop sections per semester of a 1-unit, sophomore level career management course and employ creative ways to engage students on career management and exploration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• Up to 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.
• Preferred qualifications include 1 year of relevant work experience, work experience in a related field (Accounting, Business Economics, Business Management, Finance, Marketing, MIS/Operations Management), and event coordination (both virtual and in-person) experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient communication skills - both verbal and written.
• The ability to handle a variety of tasks, prioritize and problem solve.
• PowerPoint, Excel/spreadsheet, and database management skills.
• A demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail, a motivated/enthusiastic work style, and the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents.

Benefits

• Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Pay

$22.77 - $28.46 hourly rate

Schedule

In-person, with flexible work options available.

Benefits Eligibility

Yes - Full Benefits

Contact Information

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to mcallen@arizona.edu.