Career Development Coach

General Description

Career Services at the Illinois Institute of Technology seeks a Career Development Coach to play an integral role in supporting programs and initiatives of the office, including coaching, event management, stewardship, and career development support of students and alumni. This position assists students with career development, develops job and internship experiential learning and job search strategies, identifies employment opportunities, and prepares students for the transition from Illinois Tech to their professional careers.

Provides assistance to students and alumni individually and through group presentations, develops industry‑specific knowledge that aligns with Illinois Tech’s academic programs, and collaborates with staff and faculty in other campus departments to provide career programming. The position also supports the training and supervision of 4‑7 student workers – our front desk student assistant team and peer career coaches.

• Provides coaching, guidance, and support to undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni, preparing them for the transition from Illinois Tech to their professional careers, including coaching on career services tools, resume and cover letter preparation, interview preparation, and job search strategies (35%).
• Conducts programming on career development skills for students and alumni, supporting other Career Services and Student Affairs activities (e.g., career fairs, spotlight sessions, student organization events, summer orientations, resource fairs, on‑campus interviews) (35%).
• Develops and maintains partnerships with faculty, staff, and student organizations to promote career development programs, increase student engagement, and integrate career readiness into academic and co‑curricular initiatives (15%).
• Provides assistance in training and supervision of student workers who assist with front desk operations and peer career coaching, including the Peer Career Coaching program (10%).
• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor (5%).

• Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid knowledge of career counseling, assessment tools, and development theories and practice.
• Strong background in job search skills and strategies (resume writing, interviewing, networking, etc.).
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Background and experience working with multicultural and multiethnic populations.
• Experience in personal and career assessments is a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant career development theory is preferred.
• Experience with Handshake or similar career management systems is a plus.
• Proven record of consistently and effectively taking initiative and being flexible.
• Ability to problem‑solve, think critically, and explain decisions rationally.
• Comfort working with a variety of stakeholders – students, alumni, staff, faculty.
• Comfort with extracting and analyzing data for decision‑making purposes.
• Appreciation for and commitment to multiculturalism.
• Possess professional standards of conduct, including a strong sense of ethics and confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Comfort speaking in front of large groups of people.

• Basic office software and internet skills are required, as well as basic knowledge of computer systems management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 suite of tools is a plus.
• Commitment to institutional mission of providing inclusive and accessible educational opportunities and comfort working with a diverse team.

The salary range for this role is $50,000–$55,000, commensurate with experience.

Our commitment to employee well‑being is reflected in our competitive benefits package available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Some evening and weekend work required.

Normal office environment; shared workspace.

Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk‑based computer tasks, use a telephone, and grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

Occasionally twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully; write by hand; sort/file paperwork; lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds.

Rarely kneel/crawl or operate foot and/or hand controls.

All reasonable and necessary accommodations will be made upon request.

Support in training and supervision of 4‑7 student workers in collaboration with Director of Career Development & Engagement. No budget authority.