Career coach assists undergraduate and graduate students in designated majors with career plan strategy and implementation through individual and group career coaching; delivers presentations/programs to student groups, classes, and university staff as needed. Builds relationships/connections among the career community to create opportunities for experiential learning, networking, job searching, and graduate school admission. Coach assists employers with their hiring needs and making connections with students.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree
• Master’s degree in college student personnel, higher education administration, counseling or related area.

EXPERIENCE:

• One academic year experience (which could include graduate assistantships) working with college students or one academic year experience working with other clients on career development or job searching topics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including oral, written, and listening communication capabilities.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate events and programs.
• Strong computer skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• One academic year experience (which could include graduate assistantships) working with college students in a setting related to career development, academic advising or student success;
• Experience working with students from designated academic disciplines or associated employment industries.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of job search strategies and career development theories, best practices, and resources;
• Knowledge of on-line career database systems and other current/emerging technologies within the career development field;
• Ability to build relationships across populations, internal and external to the University.
  Work Location : University of Tennessee Knoxville

Departmental: Assist in other office activities, events, and programs that are in line with the center’s. mission, including career fairs, orientation, visit days, etc., and community outreach.
Divisional: Participate in division activities that are in line with overall mission of Student Success
Professional: Hold membership and participate in professional organizations that are aligned with the center, division’s and university’s mission.