What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Finance Career Coach position at University of Colorado Boulder?
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Job Summary
The Leeds School of Business encourages applications for a temporary Finance Career Coach! In this role, the primary purpose is to meet with undergraduate finance students to help them understand the specific roles and requirements of working in the competitive finance industry. The Coach will be responsible for meeting with students individually and in groups, to equip them in developing compelling resumes and cover letters, strengthening their interview preparation, improving networking techniques, salary negotiations, and for understanding their options in their job or internship search.
This person demonstrates a background in the finance industry to provide career coaching and assist students with identifying career opportunities within the finance sector that capitalize on their strengths and interests. The Career Coach also assists in developing career strategies for the internship and job search. This position leads and implements Career Development events, programs and classes along with other team members. This individual will work closely with another Finance Career Coach, their Employer Relations counterpart, finance faculty and the Burridge Center.
Who We Are
The Career Coaching team is composed of people who have a passion for helping students on their career journey. The team brings a strong knowledge of industry experience, each Coach representing a field that aligns with an area of study. We are dedicated to supporting students on an individual level, helping each student achieve their career aspirations.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Industry
- Provide one-on-one coaching and advising with students in the Leeds Business School's undergraduate program.
- Offer mentorship on the various careers and requirements within the finance and banking industry.
- Explain the various roles within finance to students (asset management, corporate finance, financial services, investment banking, insurance, wealth management, etc.).
- Provide individually tailored coaching, feedback and assistance to students over the duration of their time at Leeds. Train students to be prepared for succeeding in their job search; this includes interview preparation, resume/cover letter review, developing and delivering an effective personal brand statement, and knowing how to network.
- Work with students to develop and continually refine a realistic job strategy/work plan for both internship and full-time employment; actively supervise the process that will determine each student’s progress against career goals and provide guidance in the achievement of those goals.
- Work with the Associate Director, Career Coaching to develop, coordinate and implement the collection of student career interest and progress data. In addition to collecting this data, this person needs to compile and understand the results in order to evaluate and address student needs in a timely fashion.
- Career Coaches are responsible for working with their students and the Career team to meet school-wide placement and response rate goals.
Career Education
- Work with Associate Director and other Industry Coaches to develop and deliver curricular and co-curricular career management programming to undergraduate business population.
- Develop content for and conduct workshops, career panels and training sessions on various career topics.
- Participate in the development, delivery and grading of career assignments for upper-division classes.
Career Peers Management
- Hire and train team of Career Peers.
- Manage scheduling, appointment booking and payroll for Career Peers.
Administration, Documentation & Tracking
- Use Salesforce to supervise all interactions with students and to track their progress and placement outcomes.
- Work with Academic Advisors, faculty, and other undergraduate programs to share information on student progress and needs and identify intervention strategies.
- Work with the team to ensure graduate contact information is collected and alumni contacts are up to date.
What You Should Know
- This is a temporary, full-time position anticipated to last through the end of spring semester 2025.
- This position is in a hybrid work situation.
What We Can Offer
The hourly rate for this position is $27.50 - $28.84.
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What We Require
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Equivalent experience can substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.
- Finance industry experience and knowledge of financial services industry and careers.
- Two years of dynamically responsible experience in finance, business, or staffing roles.
What You Will Need
- Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends for specialized events and/or workshops.
- Promotes creating an inclusive environment to reflect our values and vision at Leeds.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in counseling, education or business from an accredited institution.
- Recruiting experience in business or finance.
- Prior career advising experience in higher education and/or industry-specific experience.
- Knowledge of financial services industry and careers.
- Prior experience developing and tracking metrics to gauge student progress using a CRM or similar tool.
- Knowledge of Salesforce.
- 5 years experience in the financial industry.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and experience align with this position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by February 26th, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
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Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
