Career Coach

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

About the University Career Center:
In partnership with the University Career Center, students cultivate connections, discover interests, uncover strengths, build confidence, explore identities, solidify values, and consider career paths that prepare them to build fulfilling careers.

About the Role:
NOTE: Starting salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Contribute in a large, comprehensive, fast-paced, career services office with duties related to a variety of career-related and student development goals including self-discovery and reflection, understanding the world of work, experiential learning, tapping into social networking venues, advanced education, and job and internship search issues. Utilize knowledge of the theory, current research and best practices in the knowledge domains of: student development, career development, student learning, decision making, learning styles, social identity development, leadership, identity development, counseling processes, evaluation tools, social media/AI tools, and job/internship search processes.

Required Qualifications*
- Master's degree (preferably in Student Affairs/Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology), or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.
- Relevant coursework, plus professional coaching, counseling, or advising experience
- Minimum 1-year experience counseling, coaching or advising college students in one-on-one and/or small group settings, preferably with career-related issues (includes experience as an undergraduate and graduate internships/jobs/etc)
- Experience utilizing current technology, social media and information management tools for creative service delivery.
- Experience presenting/facilitating/teaching small and large groups of students, demonstrating strong verbal communication skills
- Broad understanding of the world of work and industry/economic trends

How to Apply:
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/276871/career-coach