Hub Coach

LSA Opportunity Hub Coach

The LSA Opportunity Hub at the University of Michigan is looking for a Hub Coach who will contribute to our mission to support students as they develop their aspirations and professional identities. We provide students access to internships, internship funding, professional opportunities, career coaching and exploration, and connections to employers and alums. These opportunities will support all LSA undergraduates, with a deep commitment to those who have been historically under-served, in pursuing purposeful work and meaningful lives.

We believe in the power of a liberal arts education, and the Hub Coach will place students at the center of the co-creative process of defining and preparing for career success.

We are looking for candidates who value working directly with students and campus partners; are comfortable taking action in a growing and changing workplace; and who will contribute to a motivated collegial team environment. You must also prize and further our desire for inclusivity.

You will report to the Assistant Director for Coaching and Outreach or the Outreach Program Manager. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

The Hub Coach will provide career coaching services for LSA undergraduates, with the starting point being the diverse goals and aspirations of liberal arts & sciences students. A candidate who understands and can demonstrate a history of student engagement and advocacy for inclusivity is essential. Using the LSA Opportunity Hub approach to coaching and student learning, you will help liberal arts & sciences students reflect on their experiences to gain an understanding of their interests and potential career goals.

You will form relationships and conduct strategic outreach across LSA units, departments, and U-M student groups to further expand the reach and awareness of the LSA Opportunity Hub. To complement and amplify the work of coaching and outreach, the Hub Coach will frequently collaborate with the Hub student experience, alum engagement, employer engagement, mentorship, communications, and learning, data, and assessment teams.

Coaching:

55%

• Coach LSA undergraduate students on articulating the connection between their education and their professional aspirations with a particular focus on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career readiness competencies
• Connect students directly with opportunities offered through alum and employer partnerships, including internships, jobs, exploratory treks and shadowing, and third-party experiential learning opportunities
• Prepare LSA undergraduates, individually and in groups, for engaged learning opportunities; work with students to co-create plans for identifying career pathways and developing their professional identity. Sample coaching topics include, but are not limited to:
• Goal setting
• Funding options for internships
• Internship preparation and search
• Interview preparation
• Volunteer, research, and other hands-on experience
• Connecting with LSA alums
• Resume, cover letter, personal statement, portfolio, or Linked In
• Negotiations
• Exploring curricular and co-curricular opportunities
• Hub resources and activities
• Post-graduation planning (graduate school, gap year, etc.)
• Professional development
• Reflection
• Self-exploration
• Networking essentials
• Work directly with students in developing knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage in a lifelong process of connecting their education, skills, interests, and values to their next steps after Michigan
• Use the Hub coaching model to conduct one-on-one appointments with students through scheduled and drop-in meetings, in-person or virtually
• Remain up-to-date and effectively communicate Hub resources, which encompass eLearning materials, ALA course offerings, special events, and programming
• Appropriately refer students to university units, departments, and programming as needed
• Provide coaching insights in collaboration with the Hub instructional designer to create, implement, and provide feedback on intentionally designed, learning-focused interactive tools/worksheets to assist in the coaching process
• Remain current on best practices in student development and career education, the needs and experiences of various undergraduate student populations, and labor market trends

Hub Collaboration & College Outreach: 30%

• Form relationships and conduct strategic outreach across LSA units, departments, and U-M student groups, particularly those that connect with historically under-served populations
• Engage U-M students and student organizations in career development initiatives via partnerships with LSA units, departments, and student groups, particularly those that serve historically under-served populations
• Support the Hub outreach model as a Hub liaison via meetings, consultations, and regular communication with partners and career advocates across LSA and U-M
• Contribute ways to expand and facilitate Hub engagement with LSA students, units, and departments, in…