Job Details

Career Coach

Position Number: 6225154
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Career Coach

Job Summary

The David Eccles School of Business is seeking qualified applicants for a Career Coach working with business students. A Career Coach educates, guides, and prepares students for the transition from an academic environment to employment by proactively managing a portfolio of students (about 400) and coordinating activities between students, employers, and U of U departments. A coach also designs and conducts workshops on career and professional development topics.

The ideal candidate is passionate about student success, comfortable with change and innovation, is collaborative, has a strong customer service orientation, a desire to succeed in high placement metrics, and a strong level of professionalism.

Coaches must solve complex problems which relate to coaching individual students who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. These individuals are making life-changing choices. Promoting belonging, plus building rapport and relationships are an important parts of our coaching approach. Each coach must be knowledgeable of ethical standards for hiring and recruiting. Our office follows the standards of the National Association of Colleges and Employers and MBA CSEA.

Why should you work on our team?

The chance to impact the lives of hundreds of students each year.

A supportive and collaborative office culture. Our office norms are based on positive team culture, pro-active student outreach, empowered outcomes, growth mindsets and intentional communication.

14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions (automatic and immediately vested)

Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)

11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month

Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system

Tuition reduction for employees and family members

Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans are available

Free public transportation pass (see here for more information)

And many other community benefits like access to Red Butte Garden, UMFA, and Natural History Museum.

Responsibilities
1. Pro-actively call, follow up and support specialized caseload of students.
2. Coach students in the discovery and decision-making process of selecting a career. Guides students through self-assessments, identifies available resources and assists students with career research.
3. Assists students with preparing resumes, practicing for interviews, and high level negotiation skills.
4. Presents skill building workshops to prepare students on aspects of the employment and job search process.
5. Utilizes department platforms such as Salesforce, Excel, Qualtrics, Acuity, 12Twenty,and Handshake in working with students and colleagues.
6. Maintains accurate data and produces statistical reports on job placement, salaries, recruitment activities, and other information with strong detail and organizational skills.
7. Team player who facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.
8. Collaborate with employer relationship managers to plan events, case competitions, site visits, and other projects.
9. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications
required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Master's degree in Business, Counseling, Human Resources, or a related field.
3+ years of occupational or career counseling experience
Professional experience working in business, operations, consulting, finance, or other related field
Exposure to coaching and mentoring students in business careers
Ability to resolve complex issues both autonomously and through collaborative teamwork
Curious and flexible with an excellent work ethic
Knowledge and exposure to CRMs like Salesforce, comfortable with technology and quick to learn new tools.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41880B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday 9am-5pmWork Schedule Summary: This is a student supporting role, so work is in person and on-campus.Occasional events and workshop participation outside of normal office hours on nights and weekends.
Department: 01424 - Business Career Services
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $55,000-$60,000
Close Date: 8/12/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/182413