Posting Details
Classification Information
Classification Type
EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Career Coach supports the mission of the Office of Career
Services by advising undergraduate and graduate students to
maximize their career potential and readiness for experiential
learning and post-graduation opportunities. This position serves as
the primary liaison to an assigned college or school, collaborating
with faculty and staff to integrate career development and career
readiness into the student experience. The Career Coach provides
individualized and group advising on career exploration,
self-assessment, internships, and employment preparation, including
résumé development, interviewing, and job search strategies. The
position also conducts engaging presentations and workshops to
support career readiness, professional development, and
experiential learning. In addition, this role creates, manages, and
implements programs (i.e. Resume Drive, Mock Interview Event) that
enhance student success and professional growth. The Career Coach
also assists with managing student career training programs and
initiatives, including the Peer Career Coaches Program, while
contributing to data collection, program assessment, and strategic
planning in collaboration with the Leadership Team. Through
innovative programming, employer engagement, and personalized
coaching, the Career Coach helps students connect academic learning
with real-world experiences to achieve their career goals and
long-term success.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The mission of the Office of Career Services ( OCS ) is to provide
centralized, comprehensive, and progressive interdisciplinary
programs, services, and resources to prepare A&T
undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni for the achievement
of personal, professional, and career development that meets the
needs of a global society.
Career Services is customer focused and centralizes the functions
of full-time employment, internships, cooperative education,
part-time employment, post-graduation employment, and career
counseling. The centralized, comprehensive, and progressive
programs, services, and resources provided by the Office are
tailored to be a gateway for the enhancement of the skills
necessary to keep the A&T Aggie competitive in the
workplace.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Higher Education,
Counseling, Business, or a closely related field and 1 year of
experience in career services, counseling, recruiting, HR, or
higher education; or a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Higher
Education, Counseling, Business, or a closely related field and 3
years of experience in career services.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals, groups, and
teams.
- Must be proficient with technology platforms (Career Management
Systems, i.e., Handshake) and interested in identifying and
adopting technological advances in the field.
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
- Strong interpersonal, marketing, outreach, and communication
skills.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and
maintain confidentiality.
- High energy with an open, friendly personable attitude.
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to departmental
goals and initiatives.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Experience working in a college or university career services
environment.
- Familiarity with NACE Career Readiness Competencies and career
coaching frameworks.
- Experience with Handshake or other career management
platforms.
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting student
engagement and assessment data to support program evaluation,
reporting, departmental planning, and evidence-based
decision-making.
- Demonstrated success developing and facilitating career-related
programming, workshops, training initiatives, and employer
engagement activities that support student career readiness and
professional development.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work
arrangement, consistent with university and state
policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a
critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space
on-site)
Position Information
Working Title
Career Coach
Position Number
007427
Recruitment Salary Range
Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA
Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track
No
FTE
40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division
Career Services
Organizational Location
VP for Engagement and Outreach
Organizational Unit
Career Development
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA3162
Open Date
08/10/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until
Filled
08/23/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions
remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept
applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by
this date will receive full consideration, applications received
after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status
of the search
08/23/2026
Date Position Available
September 21,2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for
employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu
of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking
Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during
the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are
subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North
Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal
law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment
eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment
will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T
State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political
affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual
identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees
include the following and more;
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life
Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
- and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work
arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.
A&T employees are generally required to reside in North
Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty
station.
Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41226
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have extensive experience in the preparation and
presentation of career development workshops? If so, please
explain?
(Open Ended Question)
- List two strategies you have used to successfully increase
student engagement with career center resources, services,
programs, and events.
(Open Ended Question)
- What assessments, models, platforms, or techniques do you rely
on most when helping students or clients make career decisions?
Please explain.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Reference 1
- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
(DD-214)
- Other Document
- Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
