What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Community Coach position at DePaul University?
What You'll Do:
- Student Advising
Provide action oriented career coaching via both individual and group services to facilitate students' career success.
This position will primarily advise students with business and technology related career interests. - Programming and Resources
Create and present educational materials on a variety of career topics and collaborate with staff to create and host career-oriented events. Contribute to the Career Center's knowledge base by helping to develop and deliver high quality resources and workshops. - Cross-Functional Teams and Initiatives
Serve on various cross-functional teams to promote the vision and direction of the Career Center. Serve as a liaison to various departments as appropriate. Represent DePaul and the center in local and national professional associations and conferences in order to stay current with industry standards and changes, revise programs to reflect trends, and increase the center's visibility among professionals in the field. - Supervise 1-2 student peer advisors.
- Bachelor's degree required
- Two to five years experience in career development, recruitment/staffing, human resources, training and development, or comparable background.
- Master's degree, especially in counseling, business, or technology, preferred.
- Experience in working with traditional age students as well as adults at various stages of career development.
- Experience working with hiring managers and/or recruiters preferred.
- Knowledge of career and academic advising, assessment, marketing, program development and management are essential.
- Knowledge of and interest in relevant career areas (technology and data related career paths), employment market, and recruitment practices.
- Ability to utilize coaching/counseling skills, including active listening, strategic goal planning, and providing developmental feedback.
- May require occasional hours outside of normal business hours when hosting networking events or workshops.
- Travel between campuses required.
Perks:
- Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
- Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
- Full-Time Benefits
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
Salary : $50,174 - $59,000
