Career Coach

Posting Summary

The TC NEXT Career Office at Teachers College, Columbia University, offers students and alumni timely, essential career support as they prepare for internships, full-time job searches, and overall career progression. Since its inception in 2020, the TC NEXT team and office have seen a steady increase in student participation in coaching & programming. The office is seeking a Career Coach who will be a part of a team of experts that delivers critical support to Teachers College students and alumni as they navigate their professional pathways.

Our Master's and Doctoral students bring diverse professional experience, goals, and expertise, and TC NEXT offers holistic support to ensure their success throughout their careers.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Coaching and Programming, the Career Coach will work alongside team members to administer career support services and to conceive, develop, and execute programming designed to meet student and alumni needs. The Career Coach will also work with faculty and program administrators to strengthen students' preparation and core competencies, leading to student success in the job market and the fulfillment of individual professional goals.

The incumbent will bring expertise and credentials to the role and work alongside the TC NEXT team to execute the office's vision.

• Provide individualized career advisement to students and alumni through one‑on‑one sessions, supporting a wide range of career development needs across the career lifecycle.
• Review and provide feedback on resumes, cover letters, curricula vitae, personal statements, and professional profiles (e.g., Linked In).
• Advise on job and internship search strategies, networking approaches, employer engagement, and career exploration tools.
• Support students and alumni in preparing for interviews through mock interviews, behavioral interview coaching, and feedback.
• Provide guidance on salary negotiation, offer evaluation, and professional decision‑making.
• Assist students and alumni in identifying and utilizing career resources aligned with their academic interests and professional goals.
• Facilitate scheduled drop‑in advising hours and provide timely electronic review of career‑related documents.

• Develop, plan, and execute TC NEXT‑branded workshops, learning modules, and presentations (e.g., in‑class) for students and alumni.
• Assist the staff with all arrangements of career development events.
• Make data‑driven recommendations for new programming formats and content.
• Coordinate programs and services in conjunction with faculty and academic programs to ensure that programs, services, and resources are directly correlated to academic departments.
• Collaborate with faculty across the College to implement key events that support the mission of the program, the College, and the Office.
• Collaborate with other members of the TC NEXT Team.
• Contribute to survey design and evaluation to gauge the effectiveness of programming as measured through student, alumni, faculty, and inter‑departmental feedback.
• Use assessment data, participation trends, and feedback to make informed recommendations for new or enhanced programming formats and content.

• Attend weekly TC NEXT team meetings and regular team retreats, and participate in optional team events (such as brainstorming sessions) when possible.
• Collaborate with TC NEXT team and members of the TC community to identify and respond to the career and academic planning needs of students and alumni.
• Support the execution, communication, and promotion of TC NEXT programs, services, and initiatives across campus.
• Represent TC NEXT at events.
• Participate in student meetings, departmental outreach, employer information sessions, College‑wide committees, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent of education and training in a professional and student service‑oriented field.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Experience…