Job Information
University of Washington CAREER COACH in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 235312
Department: CAREER AND INTERNSHIP CENTER
Posting Date: 06/13/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $5,792 - $6,042 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )
Although open until filled, priority application date is July 7, 2024.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Unit Description – Career & Internship Center
The Career & Internship Center at the University of Washington (UW) Seattle Campus assists students from all backgrounds as they explore industries and careers; learn about and develop skills for professional success; secure and reflect upon career-related experiences; articulate their skills and experience to others; and launch post-graduation plans. Our team has a deep appreciation of and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds. For more about what our center does and how we do it - including our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access - visit careers.uw.edu/resources/cic-vision-more Position Purpose & Scope - Career Coach
Our coaching team supports students and recent graduates - through virtual and in-person 1:1 and group services - in exploring careers; securing internships and jobs; and applying to graduate and professional school. Each career coach also produces web content for 2 interest communities and 1 identity community. Career coaches are supervised by the center’s Associate Director for Coaching Operations and are eligible for up to 40% (2 days) of telework per week, dependent on staff, employer, and student needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Direct Service
• Help undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates with a wide range of career development topics such as choosing a career path, occupational research, resume/cover letter review, job & internship search strategies, interviewing assistance, and applying to graduate/professional schools • Position requires a minimum of 15 hours of one-to-one student contact per week (both in-person and virtual), though additional coaching hours may be required based on seasonal needs. • Facilitate workshops and webinars, lead small group coaching sessions, teach credit-bearing career courses, moderate panels, present at various orientations, and assist with career fairs and other events.
Resource Creation & Maintenance
• Develop curriculum for workshops, webinars, courses, and other events, often in collaboration with academic units and other partners • Create web content, handouts, videos and other print and digital resources • For two interest areas and one student identity group: write blog posts, review emails about relevant resources, and curate resources • Revise resources to ensure they stay relevant and accurate • Tailor materials to enhance applicability to various groups of students
Other Areas
• Administrative – manage complex calendaring system; report on activities and attendance; grade student assignments; respond to emails from students, staff, and a range of other groups; attend to requested action items in a timely manner • Mentorship - provide training and support to a peer career coach • Professional development – attend webinars and other trainings; research trends and find information related to student development, career development, the job market, and assigned communities; seek and implement feedback from others • Perform other tasks and work on special projects to support center operations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree. • 1-2 years of experience having compassionate yet candid one-to-one conversations with students.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Career coaching experience, preferably with students in a higher education setting. • Experience providing quick advice to different students in brief back-to-back sessions. • Skill in facilitating online, in-person, and recorded presentations with diverse audiences. • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in writing. • Proficiency in utilizing and trouble-shooting issues with computer applications and online platforms (i.e. MS Office, Zoom, shared cloud storage spaces, databases, Handshake etc.).
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to quickly build rapport with students and recent graduates, assess needs, read the situation, and adapt approach. • Genuine desire to seek, receive, and implement feedback from others. • Ability to plan work effectively, manage projects, follow through to completion, and meet deadlines. • Ability to problem-solve, think future-forward, experiment, innovate, assess, and adapt. • Interest in evaluating and modifying services, resources, and messaging to enhance access for students from historically marginalized communities. • Willingness to, occasionally, work evenings and Saturdays.
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.