Job Summary
The First- and Second-Year Career Coach will work with first- and
second-year Leeds School of Business students in the exploratory
phase of their career journey. This position plays a vital role in
helping to set the stage for students in their undergraduate career
journey. The Career Coach works with students to help determine
what career paths align with their skills and interests and build
foundational career skills.
This role points students to resources and assists with resume
reviews and mock interviews, leads group sessions, and provides
workshops around professionalism. Career Coaches provide students
with tailored guidance on recruiting, job search strategies, and
industry-specific skill development. This position leads and
implements the administrative components of the Career Development
events and programs with the support of the other Career Operations
Program Manager and Career Coaching team members.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
Who We Are
At
Leeds, we have an outstanding vantage point, and while
we’re located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we’re not talking
about the scenery. Set in the heart of Boulder, Colorado—one of the
nation’s most vibrant business communities—Leeds offers
unparalleled access to world-changing entrepreneurs, national
research institutions and award-winning faculty!
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Career Coaching
- Provide group and one-on-one coaching with first- and
second-year students in the Leeds Business School's undergraduate
program.
Assist students with identifying career opportunities that
capitalize on students’ strengths and interests.
Stay up to date with trends and recruiting practices in
business sectors (finance, management, business analytics,
marketing, accounting, etc.), employer timelines, expectations, and
technical assessment formats.
Train students to be prepared for succeeding in their job
search; this includes interview preparation, resume/cover letter
review, developing and delivering an effective personal brand
statement, and networking.
Deliver individual and group resume critiques ensuring that
students understand the importance of error-free and compelling
resumes.
Career Education
- Design, implement and evaluate foundational career programming
delivered in 1st and 2nd year courses alongside faculty, staff,
employer and alumni partners.
- Partner with the First-Year Experience team on events and
engagement initiatives, including maintaining a weekly presence in
the residence halls.
- Collaborate closely with faculty to determine appropriate
career-based assignments.
- Work with Associate Director and other Career Coaches to
develop and deliver curricular (potentially in class teaching) and
co-curricular career management programming to the undergraduate
business population.
- Develop content for and conduct workshops, career panels and
training sessions and signature events on various career
topics.
- Develop and maintain resources (e.g., finance recruiting
guides, case prep materials, technical skills modules).
- Collaborate with employer relations staff to support on-campus
recruiting, employer events, and alumni engagement initiatives in
the finance sector.
- Assist in the planning and execution of career treks (including
employer outreach, student selection and preparation).
- Manage and hire Career Peers.
- Manage Leeds School of Business student entry points with the
Career Development Office (Career Peers, first-time appointments,
Designing Your Leeds, Leeds Professionalism Summit, etc.).
Administration, Documentation & Tracking
- Use Salesforce to track all interactions with students and to
track their progress and placement outcomes.
- Work with the Associate Director, Career Coaching to develop,
coordinate and implement the collection of student career interest
and progress data. In addition to collecting this data, this person
needs to compile and understand the results in order to evaluate
and address student needs in a timely fashion.
- Career Coaches are responsible for working with their students
and the Career team to meet school-wide placement and response rate
goals, along with any other broad goal for the Careers Office.
- Work with Academic Advisors, faculty, and other undergraduate
programs to share information on student progress and needs and
identify intervention strategies.
- Work with the team to ensure graduate contact information is
collected and alumni contacts are up to date.
- Track student participation, completion, and proficiency on all
assignments and manage grading. Use performance metrics to measure
student engagement and progress on learning outcomes. Revise or
build new assignments in response to feedback.
What You Should Know
- This position offers a hybrid work modality with three days per
week on campus, which includes two days in the dorm office on site
and one day in the office at Leeds.
- Approximately 15 evenings/weekend days are required per
semester.
- We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
What We Can Offer
- The annual hiring range for this position is $55,100-$60,000.
Relocation is available for eligible candidates.
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through
the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be innovative. Be supportive. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 1+ years
of business industry experience or experience staffing
roles/recruiting.
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may
substitute.
What You Will Need
- Passion for coaching and supporting college students in their
career development.
- Knowledge of the business entry-level job market and the use of
electronic resources in the career exploration and job search
process for college students.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently to achieve allocated timelines
while also working successfully in a team environment.
- Ability to identify potential issues and use problem solving
skills to resolve challenges.
- Superior customer service skills when interacting
professionally with corporate recruiters, students, faculty,
administrators and staff.
- Comfort and skill in using technology including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, LinkedIn and other social media.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with
faculty and administrators.
- Promotes creating an inclusive environment to reflect our
values and vision at Leeds.
What We Would Like You to Have
- 3+ years of professional experience in a business role.
- Career advising experience in higher education and/or
industry-specific experience.
- Experience developing and tracking metrics to gauge student
progress using a CRM or similar tool.
- Knowledge of Salesforce.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background
and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and
responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
September 16, 2026 for
consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
