Career Coach for Experiential Learning
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Career Coach for Experiential LearningThe Career Coach for Experiential Learning's primary responsibility is to provide programming, resources, and education on internships and other experiential opportunities to undergraduate students. In conjunction with the Volunteer Experience, the coach will offer workshops, manage scholarship programs, create and maintain educational modules, and promote opportunities each related to internships, co-ops, practicum, shadowing, and other related experiential learning areas.
Qualifications
Job Function/Responsibilities:Experiential Learning Programing and Education:
- Create and deliver workshops and trainings to student groups related to obtaining internships and other experiential opportunities
- Provide career coaching to students seek experience learning opportunities
- Manage co-op approval process for students in select majors
- Maintain modules related to internships; track student completion of said modules
- Co-run scholarship programs related to internships, including the Impact Internship Grant and the Congressional Internship Program
- Liaise to Alumni Affair's ConnectUT platform and promote student usage of the mentoring opportunities within the system
- Run Big Orange Shadowing Program; recruit and match alumni/employers and students for shadowing opportunities
- Liaise to departments and programs within the Division of Student Success and Student Life that run internship programs; assists in the development and maintenance of these initiatives
- Support the Volunteer Experience as the initiative evolves
- Data and Assessment:
- Track and collect data on internship completion in the designated system; create and disseminate reports based on this information to administration
- Create learning outcomes for programs and conduct assessments
- Build relationships with on-campus employers to develop and advertise internship opportunities - Increase employer engagement on campus via participation in events (internship fairs, panels, networking events, etc.)
- Educate employers on best practices related to internships
- Provide limited direction and assistance to Peer Career Advisors and practicum/intern students.
- Departmental: Assist in other office activities, events, and programs that are in line with the center's mission, including career fairs, orientation, visit days, etc., and community outreach.
- Divisional: Participate in division activities that are in line with overall mission of Student Success Professional: Hold membership and participate in professional organizations that are aligned with the center, division's and university's mission.
- Master's degreeOne academic year experience (which could include graduate assistantships) that meets one of the following: working with college students; working with other clients on job search related skills; or working with an internship program.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including oral, written, and listening communication capabilities
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate events and programs
- Strong computer skills.
- One academic year experience (which could include graduate assistantships) working with college students in a setting related to career development, academic advising or student success; Experience working with experiential learning programs.
- Knowledge of job search strategies and career development theories, best practices, and resources
- Knowledge of career systems and other current/emerging technologies within the career development field
- Ability to build relationships across populations, internal and external to the University.
Job: Student Services
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Center For Career Development
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Aug 12, 2022, 11:58:54 AM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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