Job Title: Career Services Student Career Coach, 28597
Location: UMKC Volker Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 35065
Hiring Department

Career Services

Job Description The UMKC Career Services office is taking applications for an outcome-oriented Career Coach to provide direct service to students; design and deliver workshops and presentations; and collaborate with colleagues across campus to provide a comprehensive career development program. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Promote an integrated career development programProvide career coaching individually and on a group facilitation basis for undergraduate and graduate students and alumni; assist students preparing for entering careers, seeking employment, and identifying internship/career related opportunitiesAssist students with developing professional skills such as resume writing, graduate school research and application process, job and internship searches, interview preparation, and social networkingAct as the liaison for the Humanities, Arts, and Education fields. Collaborating with relevant student groups, academic departments, and administrative departments to develop industry cluster specific programming, student preparation, and communicate opportunities to studentsDevelop and coordinate career related educational programs for classes, student organizations, groups of prospective students, and others as appropriate. Collaborate with faculty and campus partners in development and delivery of programs and messagesAssist in the recruitment, selection, and training of the undergraduate Peer Career Coaches.Possess a sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to relate empathically, effectively, and consistently with a diverse student populationAccurately document all interactions with students and graduates in career services database

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience providing career coaching to address a broad range of career/employment questions in a university environmentExperience leading college recruitment or career development programsAdvanced knowledge of job market trends, occupational, career and employment information sources as well as the application process for graduate and professional schoolExperience designing and delivering career-related workshops and programsAn advanced understanding and ability to work with and serve individuals from diverse backgroundsDemonstrated skill in establishing effective working relationships with staff of all levels, faculty, and alumniExperience and proficiency with incorporating the use of technology to deliver career servicesStrong communication skills - writing, presentation, and interpersonal

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time, benefits eligible

Salary

$19.47 - $20.82/hr commensurate with experinece and education.

Application Deadline

12/13/2020

Application Instructions

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of three references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (855) 524-0002.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

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UMKC Statement on Diversity

UMKC values diversity as central to its mission as an urban-serving research university and as a driver of excellence in teaching and learning. UMKC embraces a broad spectrum of diversities, including race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, linguistic ability, learning style, religion, socioeconomic and veteran status, life experiences, educational level and family structure. For more information on our diversity mission, visit the Office of Diversity and Inclusion website: http://info.umkc.edu/diversity/

UMKC is the largest comprehensive, fully accredited university in the Kansas City area. Our students come from all 50 states and over 85 countries, enriching our community with diverse perspectives. With more than 125 academic areas, our students have a lot of opportunities to explore on their way to discovering and creating their perfect career. We are at the heart of a thriving urban area where the city’s life and energy influence everything that happens here. We are Kansas City’s university and we can’t wait for you to join us! Find out more about UMKC in the About UMKC section of our website.

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