Career Coach
On-siteRichmond, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Provide individual and small-group career coaching on exploration, discernment, search strategies, networking, and interview preparation. Support students in developing resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and application materials while clarifying goals for graduate school and professional identity. Facilitate sections of Epic 171, Epic 175, or other career education courses and collaborate to embed experiential learning into academic programs. Contribute to campus-wide initiatives including Epic Signature Programs, workshops, and curriculum development. Maintain accurate records, participate in staff meetings, and build relationships with faculty, alumni, and employers. Work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, full-time.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- At least one year of experience in college-level career advising, career coaching, student development, counseling, experiential education, human resources, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated skill in student-centered career coaching, advising, facilitation, or related developmental work with college students or emerging professionals
- Strong verbal, written, and facilitation skills, with the ability to help students articulate the value of a liberal arts education, experiential learning, and transferable skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and community partners
- Experience communicating with and supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, experiences, and career interests
- Clear understanding of, and affinity with, the mission and values of a private, residential liberal arts college
- Experience using digital tools and technology
- Commitment to high visibility, accessibility, and engagement with students and the campus community
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, student-centered environment
- Valid work authorization (implied by E-Verify requirement)
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree or graduate study in higher education, counseling, psychology, student affairs, learning design, human resources, or a closely related field
- Three to five years of experience in college-level career advising, career coaching, student development, counseling, experiential education, or human resources
- Knowledge of, or professional practice with, career development theories and approaches such as Life Design and Chaos Theory of Careers
- Experience working in a liberal arts college or similar higher education setting
- Experience developing, facilitating, and assessing programs, workshops, courses, or other student learning experiences
- Familiarity with Handshake or another career education CRM
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