"Career Development Coach"

General Description:

Career Services at the Illinois Institute of Technology seeks a Career Development Coach to play an integral role in supporting programs and initiatives of the office, including coaching, event management, stewardship, and career development support of students and alumni, all contributing to the mission and vision of the university. This position is responsible for assisting students with career development, developing job and internship experiential learning and job search strategies, identifying employment opportunities and general preparation of students for the transition from Illinois Tech to their professional careers. Provides assistance to students and alumni individually and through group presentations, develops industry-specific knowledge that aligns with Illinois Tech's academic programs, collaborates with staff and faculty in other campus departments in providing career programming. This position will also be expected to support in training and supervision for 4-7 student workers – our front desk student assistant team and our peer career coaches.

Department:

Career Services

Position Category:

Full Time

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid knowledge of career counseling, assessment tools, and development theories and practice.
• Strong background in job search skills and strategies (resume writing, interviewing, networking, etc.).
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Background and experience with multicultural and multiethnic populations.
• Experience in personal and career assessments is a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant career development theory is preferred
• Experience with Handshake or similar career management systems is a plus
• Proven record of consistently and effectively taking initiative and being flexible.
• Ability to problem solve, think critically, and explain decisions rationally
• Comfort with working with a variety of stakeholders – students, alumni, staff, faculty
• Comfort with extracting and analyzing data for decision-making purposes
• Appreciation for and commitment to multiculturalism;
• Possess professional standards of conduct including a strong sense of ethics and confidentiality
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Comfort with speaking in front of large groups of people

Knowledge & Skills:

Basic office software and internet skills are required and the basic knowledge of computer systems management. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 suite of tools is a plus. Proven record of consistently and effectively taking initiative and being flexible. Commitment to institutional mission of providing inclusive and accessible educational opportunities. Comfort working on/with a diverse team.