Career Coach (Multiple Positions) in Tucson, AZ

Career Coach (Multiple Positions) - University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ - work from home job Company: University of Arizona Job description: Career Coach (Multiple Positions) Posting Number req17659 Department Science Administration Department Website Link https://science.arizona.edu/academics/career-center Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The College of Science (CoS) Career Center is building a team to support the needs of over 8,000 students in 15 academic units across the University of Arizona campus. Career Coaches will increase visibility and awareness of CoS students and academic units under the direction of the Career Center Director by engaging with internal and external constituents. The CoS Career Center measures performance through student engagement, as well as student internship and full-time placement rates. As a Career Coach, you will offer professional development mentorship to undergraduate College of Science students. We are building a team of career coaches who help students identify, research, and realize professional development goals through individualized coaching as well as small- and large-scale programming. Career Coaches will help students find research, internship, and full-time career opportunities. Career Coaches will assist students with developing application materials, networking, interviewing, and more. The College of Science Career Center team will keep up to date with current hiring and employment trends and identify specific skills required for graduate college acceptance or employment while simultaneously helping students obtain these skills. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please . Duties & Responsibilities Career Coaching: • Manage a coaching caseload of students majoring in one of the following a CoS major areas. Mathematics & Computational Sciences Neural, Cognitive, and Behavioral Sciences Life and Molecular Sciences Earth, Physical, & Space Sciences • Assist students by conducting resume/cover letter critiques and job-search strategies and providing guidance regarding both continuing education and professional application procedures. • Collaborate with CoS academic departments in relevant major area and across the college to plan, execute and market experiential learning events and outreach programming. • Conduct outreach to current/prospective students to promote benefits of experiential learning. • Facilitate placement of undergraduate students in positions related to their academic major/career interest. • Maintain internal data collection and support external data collection efforts in relation to student research, graduate school, and career placement. • Create, plan, and execute events for students to engage with employers and alumni, including outreach to participants and event logistics. Professional Development Programming • Facilitate innovative professional development programming including workshops, experiential learning, employer events, mentoring programs, and job shadow experiences, adjusting material as needed depending on intended audience. • Support career-related programming for student clubs and organizations requiring some work outside general business hours. • Instruct up to two sections of a one-unit professional development course. Employer & External Relations: • Engage with academic units to better understand current engagement of employer partners and opportunities to engage new and relevant partners. • Implement & assist in executing plan for outreach and awareness campaigns to employers and organizations relevant to the disciplines in the College of Science. • Network with and engage employers; solicit their involvement in our internship and full-time recruiting programs and follow up to establish relationships and to communicate selection results. • Collaborate with employer partners to maximize visibility and awareness among students in addition to facilitating experiential learning programs and events. • Gain a deep understanding of industry and research opportunities for major area. • Establish and maintain detailed database of corporate and alumni contacts. Assist with scheduling company visits, interviews, and other relevant events. • Gather and compile information related to career outcomes, event attendance, and coaching utilization for annual report. • Network and engage internally and externally to raise awareness of the College and develop professional relationships. Career Coaches may take on additional responsibilities as required by the position and the department. The College of Science Career Center is currently working in a hybrid model (remote/virtual and in-person), all employees are expected to be available during College of Science Administration hours regardless of working medium. Events and programs will require both virtual and in-person coordination capabilities. Some evening and weekend hours are required. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: • Proficient communication skills - both verbal and written. • The ability to handle a variety of tasks, prioritize and problem solve. • PowerPoint, Excel, and database management skills. • Demonstrated attention to detail, a motivated/enthusiastic work style, and the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelorâ s degree in STEM or Education preferred or other related degree. • 3 years of relevant work experience required. Preferred Qualifications • Work or research experience in a related field (Mathematics & Computational Sciences, Neural, Cognitive, and Behavioral Sciences, Life, Molecular, and Earth Sciences, Physical & Space Sciences) is highly desired. • Preferred STEM Education or Higher Education background. • Event coordination (both virtual and in-person) experience. FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Student Services Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 7 Career Stream and Level PC2 Job Family Career Strategies Job Function Student Services Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 4 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Lyndsey Edmonds - lyndseyedmonds@arizona.edu Open Date 9/15/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. 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