POSITION TITLE:  CAREER COACH

DEPARTMENT:      CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Career Development Center at Loyola University New Orleans is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a career coach for undergraduate and graduate students within an assigned group of majors. Career coaching duties will include individual and group career coaching on a wide range of career development topics including career exploration, skills and interest assessment, resume and cover letter preparation and development, full-time job and internship search strategy, career competency development, interviewing skills, personal branding, networking, professionalism, graduate and professional school planning and application, and other related topics. The position will be the primary liaison for students in their assigned group of majors and will engage with appropriate academic departments. This individual will develop and implement tailored career education programs for their student population as well as networking opportunities specific to related fields and industries. The career coach will assist with the promotion and implementation of all large-scale recruiting events and career fairs. This individual will serve as a liaison to student organizations and affinity groups seeking to infuse career readiness programming into existing and new programming, regularly responding to requests for career development programming, and actively seeking new opportunities to engage groups of students. The career coach will have the opportunity serve as the team lead for one or more major strategic initiatives within the Career Development Center. Major strategic initiatives include outcomes and first-destinations data collection and reporting, experiential education, career exploration, career competency development, strategic marketing/branding, and mentoring and alumni connections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required. Knowledge of career development and student development theory and practice. Minimum of 1 year of prior experience providing career guidance or advising for undergraduate students in a college/university setting. Graduate school assistantship in career advising, academic advising or student leadership is acceptable will count towards experience. Strong customer service orientation; creativity, ability to assume responsibility, takes initiative and motivates others. Proven ability to design and present creative and innovative programs. High level of professionalism. Well-developed organization skills; ability to manage multiple projects; excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of basic career and job search principles and techniques, and working knowledge of recruiting software or CRM software. Must possess and maintain a current valid driver’s license as a condition of employment, and must also be able to successfully pass any driver background information investigation and any driver education courses required by Risk Management. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in counseling, education, higher education, student personnel services, or related field strongly preferred. Experience developing innovative approaches to engage students, alumni, faculty, staff and employers. Prior experience working with students in assigned group of majors and/or knowledge of related fields. High level of resourcefulness, influence/organizational savvy and execution skills (strategy through implementation) program development and management experience. Knowledge of or certification in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory assessments preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to complete above duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

EMAIL RESUMES TO:                      RESUMES@LOYNO.EDU