"Career Coach"

Job Summary

U Career Success seeks qualified applicants for a Career Coach position working with the University of Utah Students. A Career Coach educates, guides, and prepares students for the transition from an academic environment to employment by proactively managing a portfolio of students and coordinating activities between students, employers, and U of U departments. A coach also designs and conducts workshops on career and professional development topics.

This coaching role will be on the Early Career Exploration team supporting 1st and 2nd year students across multiple colleges and majors, including undeclared students. Experience supporting students who are beginning their career planning process is a plus. Candidate must be comfortable with change and innovation, collaborative and supportive, have a strong customer service orientation, a desire to succeed in placement metrics, and a high level of professionalism. Coaches must solve complex problems that relate to coaching individual students who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. These individuals are making life-changing choices. Each coach must know employment laws and ethical standards for hiring and recruiting. Our office follows the standards of the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Why should you work on our team?
The chance to impact the lives of hundreds of students each year.
A supportive and collaborative office culture. Our office norms are based on positive team culture, proactive student outreach, empowered outcomes, growth mindsets, and intentional communication.

Employer Contribution: 14.2%
Retirement Vesting: Contributions to the 401(a) Plan require a four-year vesting period for benefit-eligible employees hired on or after January 1, 2026.
Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month
Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah Health System
Tuition reduction for employees and family members
Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans are available
Free public transportation pass

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage, outreach, follow up, and interact with a specialized caseload of students.
• Coach students in the discovery and decision-making process of selecting a career. Guides students through self-assessments, identifies available resources, and assists students with career research.
• Assists students with preparing resumes, practicing for interviews, and searching for jobs.
• Develops and presents multiple training workshops to prepare students on employment and job search aspects.
• Utilizes department platforms such as Excel, Qualtrics, Acuity, and Navigate.
• Maintains accurate data and produces statistical reports on job placement, salaries, recruitment activities, and other information with strong detail and organizational skills.
• Team player who facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
• Other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: repetitive hand motion (such as typing) and walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Human Resources, Business, or a related field
Four to six years of professional work experience in roles/industries that are relevant to college graduates
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description
Curious and flexible with an excellent work ethic

Preferences

3+ years of occupational or career counseling experience
Exposure to coaching and mentoring students
Ability to resolve complex issues individually and through teamwork
Knowledge and exposure to CRMs like Salesforce, comfortable with technology, and quick to learn new tools.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44351B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. This is a student supporting role, so work is in-person, on campus.
Department: 00304 - U Career Success
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 55,000-60,000
Close Date: 5/24/2026

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/197003