Career Coach

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Undergraduate Business Career Office (UBCO), the Business Career Coach advises students on a variety of career readiness topics, including, but not limited to, career exploration, personal branding, job-interviewing, and internship/job search strategies. In partnership with other UBCO and Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills staff, the Business Career Coach also develops, plans, and administers career-related programs and activities designed to assist undergraduate School of Business students from diverse backgrounds and identities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the unique needs of diverse populations and a commitment to equitably addressing these needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts one-on-one in-person and virtual career advising sessions with a diverse undergraduate business student population, including domestic, international, and underrepresented groups, focusing on a wide range of career readiness topics.
• Develops and delivers career readiness presentations and workshops in classroom and virtual settings for undergraduate business students, graduates, and alumni.
• Maintains an understanding of School of Business majors, industry career paths, and tailored job search communication tools (resumes, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters etc.).
• Conducts practice job interviews, discusses salary negotiation strategies, and equips business students with effective networking skills.
• Researches current job market conditions and hiring trends, translating insights into actionable guidance for student career management.
• Engages in existing and prospective employer partner outreach. Helps coordinate and facilitate employer partner recruiting events. Collaborates with corporate partners to understand hiring efforts and share timely market data with students.
• Collaborates with the UBCO staff, the School of Business and other University of Connecticut departments as necessary.
• Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of UBCO programs, workshops, and key events and initiatives.
• May supervise Career Interns including engaging in their training and development as required, and meeting with them on a weekly basis to discuss work assignments and expectations.
• Performs related duties as required.