Student Career Coach

Position: Student Career Coach - $8.50/hour
Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Student Career Coach - $8.50/hour

Position Type
Student

Number of Open Positions
4

Department
Career & Professional Development Center (2523)

Campus
Main Campus (Grantham)

Supervisor
Meg Jones Hoover

Work Period
Acad Yr 2025-26

Hours Per Week
7

Duration of Appointment
Fall, Spring

Work Schedule

Between the hours of 10am-4pm, Monday through Friday

Position Description

Position Summary

Student Career Coaches are a team of highly trained student employees who assist other students in their career exploration and planning.

Major Preferred

Experience Required

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present information effectively to groups

• Creative problem-solving skills

Experience Preferred

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

• Interest in helping peers with career-related concerns

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present information effectively to groups

• Creative problem-solving skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Customer service experience preferred

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

• Skill in interacting with people from diverse backgrounds

• Reliability and punctuality

• Full-time student status

Dress Code Requirements

Business Casual

Special Working Conditions

N/A

Background Check Required
No

Primary Duties

1. Advise students on the following topics: choosing a major, exploring career options, finding internships, preparing resumes and cover letters, job searching, graduate school planning, and building a professional network.
2. Craft action plans with the students according to their needs and interests.
3. Assist in marketing career services and events through campus adverting, information sessions, social media etc.
4. Act as a liaison to employers at career events (e.g. Career Expo, Mocktails, Accounting Night, Pizza with Professionals, etc.)
5. Serve as a champion of career services to peers
6. Coordinate and execute student engagement initiatives to raise awareness of the Messiah University Career and Professional Development Center events and services
7. Work on additional career-related projects as assigned
8. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

Secondary Duties

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Open Until Filled
Yes

Final date to receive applications

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