Student Coach/Employer Liaison

About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.

Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.

To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.

Experience with cooperative education, career services, internships, and/or corporate relations. Advanced education: Master’s Degree preferred; additional training or certifications.

Bachelor’s Degree with two to three years of progressive experience in higher education, career counseling, recruiting, and/or business setting. Experience working with diverse constituencies and the ability to travel for extended periods of time, as well as occasional evening and weekend events, are required. Previous experience in public speaking or presentations. Demonstrated familiarity with PC and software applications. Must possess current valid unrestricted driver’s license.

Understand and have a commitment to Kettering University Values
a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity, and partnerships with students.
b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency, and ethics.
c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.
d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.
e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do.

Special Event Expectations: Participation and assistance is expected at major campus special events, such as commencement.

SP00445

04/03/2025

Yes

Please attach a cover letter, resume and list of references.

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Advise/coach students and provide assistance with resumes, cover letters, interview skills, and job search techniques. Promotes and markets cooperative education to students. Leverage CRM to provide excellent service and effective action. Utilize data to manage the pipeline and make data-driven decisions. Has a passion for working with college students, is empathetic, a great listener, and dedicated to learning, guiding, and coaching students.

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Monitors student and employer co-op experience by maintaining ongoing contact, performing reviews of co-op positions, reviewing employer and student evaluations, and conducting employer site visits.

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Markets, promotes, and sells Kettering’s co-op program to employers by developing and maintaining co-op and full-time job opportunities. Reviews, assists, and counsels employers in developing co-op job descriptions, work plans, and employment issues. Frequent travel and Co-op UpClose recruitment efforts at employer facilities.

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Coordinate on-campus professional development, student learning activities, employment fair, alumni and employer presentations/days. Meet and facilitate scheduled co-op reflection sessions each term.

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Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

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Maintains ongoing communication and relationships with the Kettering community.