Manager of Career Coaching

Overview

Post University seeks a Manager of Career Coaching to join our team.

Post University is a legendary, dynamic, growth-oriented organization of passionate, diverse professionals united in pursuit of life-changing service to countless students. Our “Make It Personal” mission is the driving tenet shaping how we treat students and each other. The Post University’s success story is well-positioned to be second to none.

For more than 130 years, Post University has been dedicated to student success, serving thousands of learners across our online, main campus, undergraduate, and graduate programs. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and seek individuals who are passionate about contributing to a collaborative and student‑focused community.

Due to Post-specific operational and administrative considerations, the position is not approved to be performed in Alaska, California, Hawaii, or New York. Candidates must be physically located and perform their work from an approved state.

The Manager of Career Coaching supports strategic initiatives to enhance student career readiness, coordinate coaching programs, and integrate career development into academic and co-curricular experiences. This role manages coaching operations, oversees peer-led initiatives, and collaborates across departments to deliver inclusive, high-impact services. The Manager plays a key role in implementing workshops, maintaining faculty relationships, and supporting the integration of career development into the student experience.

This position is an in-person position at Post’s main campus or downtown Waterbury location.

Salary: $70,000.00 Annually

Work schedule:

M – F with some weekends and nights

• Support hiring and supervision of Career Coaches; manage daily operations and coordinate advisor training with campus partners.
• Contribute to strategic planning by implementing team-level goals and supporting cross-functional alignment.
• Apply inclusive coaching practices that support the success of students from diverse backgrounds and career interests.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance role-specific expertise and contribute to team-wide growth.
• Assist in coordinating student-facing marketing efforts, including event promotion and outreach in support of coaching initiatives.
• Lead the development and consistency of resume and cover letter review resources; ensure alignment across coaching team practices.
• Oversee implementation of the Peer Career Coaching Program, supporting the Peer Career Coach Lead with training, operations, and alignment to strategic goals.
• Coordinate in-person and virtual career readiness workshops, including peer-led initiatives; manage logistics and resources for coaching events.
• Ensure consistency in coaching documentation, training guides, and advisor-facing materials to support quality and alignment across programs.
• Oversee the quality, alignment, and consistency of Career Community content on the Career Hub, guiding Career Coaches who develop and maintain community-specific resources, tools, and industry insights.

• Identify employer and alumni pipelines through career communities and coaching; support Employer Relations team in expanding engagement.
• Manage faculty relationships; coordinate career-aligned classroom content and support assignment integration across academic disciplines.
• Collaborate with departments and contribute to campus-wide initiatives and committees as appropriate.

• Track and report coaching activity, student attendance at workshops, and peer coach engagement metrics to support assessment and continuous improvement.
• Track and manage spending on coaching programs, peer coach development, and advisor training activities.
• Manage coaching platforms and Handshake tracking; oversee setup, training, peer usage, and data accuracy to evaluate engagement trends.

There will be other duties as assigned for the position. This position requires a flexible schedule with some evening and weekend hours to meet the operational needs of the Career Services organization.