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Career Coach for Career Pathways - Public Sector

Inside Higher Ed, Gainesville, FL, United States


Job Details
Job No:

539605

Work Type:

Full Time

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:

Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services

Department:

04040000 - SL-CAREER CONNECTIONS CENTER

Classification Title
Career Coach

Classification Minimum Requirements
Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Job Description
Serves as a career coach by delivering individual and group career planning services to UF students within a specific career cluster. Supports Public Sector career pathways by facilitating individual career planning appointments, drop‑in services, and small‑group coaching for UF undergraduate and graduate students interested in public service.

Facilitates customized career and leadership education workshops, for‑credit course material, and large‑group programs for UF undergraduate and graduate students for career pathways. Implements the Career Action Plan and career development theory elements in all workshops and programs. Provides direct service or coaching through center‑wide series and cohort programs focused on the professionalization of students. Customizes existing C3 marketing materials and resources for specific career‑pathway populations.

Facilitates external career development programming and outreach to student organizations, campus partners, and faculty to promote career services and the Career Connections Center. Coordinates day‑to‑day outreach administration and handles logistical functions to support career education programming, including scheduling, reserving space, ordering supplies, communicating with attendees, and other activities.

Engages with employers to facilitate their participation in industry education activities related to the public sector such as C3 workshops, outreaches, events, and conferences. Works with team managers to develop programs to connect students with industry. Aids in maintaining quantitative and qualitative records for various types of interactions for assessment and reporting purposes to demonstrate impact. Responsible for tracking and reporting on student engagement. Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of career development trends.

Supports the implementation of BCLS signature programming including LeadUF, MLK Day of Service and Presidential Service Awards. Plans and executes workshops for student participants in both leadership and service programming as well as bi‑annual volunteer fairs comprising 50‑60 nonprofit partners coming to campus. Maintains connections with national and international service organizations.

Performs other administrative duties as assigned by higher authorities in the department and division. Attend staff and one‑on‑one supervision meetings to communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors. Participates in department, division, and university‑wide committees. May have indirect impact on the position duties of other center staff members. Lives out Center's values in all aspects of job function.

Career Connections Center Values

We advocate for all

We actively foster community

We empower professional growth and personal care

We are driven to make a purposeful impact

We carry a spirit of creativity and innovation

We play!

Expected Salary
$50,000.00

Required Qualifications
Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Training: Certified Career Services Practitioner (CCSP) to be obtained within the first year of employment.

Education & Training: Master's degree in marketing, social sciences, student personnel, or human resources (HR).

Experience

Two (2) years of experience (minimum) in stakeholder engagement, marketing, sales, career development, career counseling, or HR.

Knowledge: Knowledge of industry relations, employment trends, student development, career services, marketing, and outreach strategies.

Skills

Skilled in computer applications

Facilitative skills - Interpersonal skills

Good presentation skills, listening skills, helping skills, relationship management, and program development

Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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