Career Coach, First-and-Second Students

Requisition Number

74772

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder

Colorado

University Staff

Full-Time

16-Sep-2026

09-Sep-2026

The First- and Second-Year Career Coach will work with first- and second-year Leeds School of Business students in the exploratory phase of their career journey. This position plays a vital role in helping to set the stage for students in their undergraduate career journey. The Career Coach works with students to help determine what career paths align with their skills and interests and build foundational career skills.

This role points students to resources and assists with resume reviews and mock interviews, leads group sessions, and provides workshops around professionalism. Career Coaches provide students with tailored guidance on recruiting, job search strategies, and industry-specific skill development. This position leads and implements the administrative components of the Career Development events and programs with the support of the other Career Operations Program Manager and Career Coaching team members.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

At Leeds
, we have an outstanding vant point, and while we're located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we're not talking about the scenery. Set in the heart of Boulder, Colorado-one of the nation's most vibrant business communities-Leeds offers unparalleled access to world-changing entrepreneurs, national research institutions and award-winning faculty!

Career Coaching

• Provide group and one-on-one coaching with first- and second-year students in the Leeds Business School's undergraduate program.
• Assist students with identifying career opportunities that capitalize on students' strengths and interests.
• Stay up to date with trends and recruiting practices in business sectors (finance, management, business analytics, marketing, accounting, etc.), employer timelines, expectations, and technical assessment formats.
• 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 networking.
• Deliver individual and group resume critiques ensuring that students understand the importance of error-free and compelling resumes.

Career Education

• Design, implement and evaluate foundational career programming delivered in 1st and 2nd year courses alongside faculty, staff, employer and alumni partners.
• Partner with the First-Year Experience team on events and engagement initiatives, including maintaining a weekly presence in the residence halls.
• Collaborate closely with faculty to determine appropriate career-based assignments.
• Work with Associate Director and other Career Coaches to develop and deliver curricular (potentially in class teaching) and co-curricular career management programming to the undergraduate business population.
• Develop content for and conduct workshops, career panels and training sessions and signature events on various career topics.
• Develop and maintain resources (e.g., finance recruiting guides, case prep materials, technical skills modules).
• Collaborate with employer relations staff to support on-campus recruiting, employer events, and alumni engagement initiatives in the finance sector.
• Assist in the planning and execution of career treks (including employer outreach, student selection and preparation).
• Manage and hire Career Peers.
• Manage Leeds School of Business student entry points with the Career Development Office (Career Peers, first-time appointments, Designing Your Leeds, Leeds Professionalism Summit, etc.).

Administration, Documentation & Tracking

• Use Salesforce to track all interactions with students and to track their progress and placement outcomes.
• 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…