Career Coach

Job Description - Career Coach (2602709)

Who We Are
We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage.

We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following:

• Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine.
• Serving a highly diverse student body (  for more information).
• Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.
• Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.

for more about Student Affairs.

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume)
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Two (2) years of full time administrative experience (student experience may be considered).

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience working with a diverse college population. Experience with recruiting or career/academic coaching. Experience designing and delivering presentations. Experience coordinating and/or assisting with events. Experience with technology applications, such as online career research databases, career networking sites or web-based recruitment systems.

Brief Description of Duties
You bring positivity, resourcefulness, adaptability, communication and interpersonal skills, a growth mindset and student-centered philosophy to career coaching with diverse college students. You thrive as part of a fast-paced, continuous motion team who strives for our personal best every day.

Career Coaching

• Coach and prepare students individually and in groups via F2F and virtual, on job/internship search strategies, helping students to clarify career interests, compose strong personal branding and applications, and present professionally. Guide students on the use of Handshake and other career tools; conduct mock interviews and critique application materials.

Programming/Event Management

• Organize F2F and virtual programs to prepare students for the workforce. Provide logistical support for employer-student events (i.e. career fairs, networking meet-ups). Use a variety of technologies to support these activities. Staff events that occur in the evenings and on weekends.

Outreach and Campus Liaison Work

• Serve as liaison to select academic departments, faculty, and staff, as well as career focused student organizations.

Information Management & Teamwork

• Uses sophisticated career center management software and other survey tools to collect data and track placements in collaboration with VIS. Review, approve, and promote opportunities posted in our recruitment system, Handshake.

Professional Development and Committee Involvement

• Participates in opportunities that promote their learning, growth, and development (i.e., classes, training, committees, webinars). Contributes to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas within and outside of your department/unit (i.e., campus-wide traditions, events, programs).
• Other duties or projects as…