Lead Career Education Coach

Join to apply for the Lead Career Education Coach role at Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
.

• Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26192
• Contact:
  Elizabeth Feary, , elizabeth.feary
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Program Mgr
• Working Title:
  
  Lead Career Education Coach
• Position Number: 4N0200
• Department:
  Career Services
• Division:
  Division of Student Success
• Appointment Type:
  Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE
• FTE: 1.0
• Salary: $25,388 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
• Salary Type:
  Hourly
• Recruitment Type:
  Open

The Lead Career Coach combines direct coaching, curriculum development, strategic collaboration, and operational leadership to enhance career readiness, with a specialized focus on supporting graduate students in their academic and industry-specific career advancement.

• General Career Coaching
  • Facilitate one‑on‑one and group appointments to support students in developing their professional brand and career readiness.
  • Deliver classroom lectures, career clinics, workshops, and professional development events.
  • Guide students in resume writing, interviewing, job/internship searching, and professional development.
  • Maintain accurate coaching notes and contribute to program metrics and reporting.
  • Support students in accessing financial literacy resources, tutoring, and campus services.
• Program Leadership & Oversight
  • Lead the career education coaching program, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and best practices.
  • Oversee program operations, staffing, scheduling, and quality assurance.
  • Develop strategic plans for scaling career education services across graduate, undergraduate, and certificate programs.
  • Collect, analyze, and report program metrics; prepare semester and annual reports for campus partners.
• Graduate Student Career Coaching & Support
  • Provide individualized and group coaching for graduate students on self‑discovery, career exploration, networking, job search, onboarding, and transition.
  • Maintain an active consultation calendar supporting at least 300 unique graduate student clients per academic year.
  • Guide students in creating professional materials (resumes, CVs, cover letters, personal statements) and preparing for interviews and postdoctoral placements.
  • Prepare graduate students for career fairs, networking events, and employer engagement opportunities through workshops and targeted resources.
• Curriculum Development & Instruction
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve career education curriculum for graduate students, with scalable modules for undergraduates and certificate‑seeking students.
  • Integrate digital tools (Canvas Career Toolkit/HUB) and innovative pedagogy to enhance accessibility and engagement.
  • Incorporate labor market data and employment trends from sources such as BLS, O
    * NET, and MSU Career Destination reports.
  • Leverage assessment tools (Strong Interest Inventory, Clifton Strengths, MBTI, etc.) to support student self‑actualization.
• Supervision & Training
  • Recruit, onboard, and supervise student associates.
  • Manage and approve timesheets for student associates.
  • Assign duties, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback.
  • Develop and deliver periodic training sessions for part‑time coaches and student associates to ensure consistency and service excellence.
• Collaboration & Partnership
  • Work closely with the career education team, Industry & Employer Relations team, and the Graduate School to advance career education initiatives.
  • Build and maintain networks with employers, alumni, and professional organizations to create career opportunities for students.
  • Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to integrate career education into curricula.
  • Develop marketing and outreach strategies, including newsletters and social media campaigns.
• Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
  • Use career education as a tactic to support MSU’s R1 Research Designation and reduce time‑to‑degree.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and apply emerging trends in higher education and workforce development.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and…