Career Coach

Department:
Shocker Career Accelerator

Campus

Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type:
Full Time

Pay:
Range begins at $49,000/yr adjusted with qualifications

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8a - 5p; occasional evenings and weekends

Export Compliance Requirement:
No export control requirement.

Do you find energy in empowering others and helping them navigate life's most pivotal decisions? At the Shocker Career Accelerator, we are looking for a proactive problem‑solver and student‑centered career coach. We need a team player who thrives on the success of others and is motivated by the challenge of helping students achieve their goals.

As a Career Coach, you join a collaborative team focused on one mission: ensuring every Shocker develops the skills to navigate their career journey with confidence. You will not just provide answers; you will empower students to build their own path by guiding them from "undecided" to "confident" through individualized, relationship‑based coaching, helping them navigate unique hurdles between enrollment and their first professional career, and connecting students to applied learning experiences and post‑graduation opportunities.

If you are a forward‑thinking leader who is passionate about helping others realize their potential, this is your opportunity. Join us in a high‑energy environment where your work directly impacts student lives and the broader community. Be the spark that helps the next generation of Shockers achieve their dreams.

Coordinates and delivers career development programming, resource materials, and/or career coaching to students, alumni, and community members. Provides professional development opportunities and maintains participant relationships to enable successful career planning.

Educates or advises program participants individually or in groups through various mediums to enable career exploration and professional development. Administers and interprets career inventory assessments and materials development. Provides expertise in areas including, but not limited to, resume development, interviewing skills, career readiness, decision‑making, career coaching referrals, and job search techniques.

Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation. Presents professional development workshops and coordinates career outreach such as job fairs. May lead staff as assigned and provides input to leadership regarding the development of coaching and/or co‑curricular programming across the university.

• Provide student‑centered, proactive coaching to assist students from all walks of life in navigating career exploration, professional branding (resumes, Linked In, interviewing), and job search strategies.
• Empower students by helping them identify and secure high‑impact applied learning experiences and post‑graduation opportunities.
• Leverage career management systems to track student progress, coordinate appointments, and provide asynchronous feedback to maximize service efficiency.
• Serve as a dedicated liaison to assigned academic colleges, building strategic partnerships with faculty and staff to integrate career‑readiness resources into the curriculum.
• Participate in WSU recruitment activities showcasing WSU's strengths in applied learning and career success to prospective students and families.
• Proactively research and stay current on evolving labor market trends, emerging technologies, and industry‑specific competencies to provide students with relevant, forward‑looking career advice.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• One (1) year of experience in a related field

Credentials in one of the following: a career‑related assessment (Strong Interest Inventory, Myers‑Briggs Type Indicator, Clifton Strengths, etc.) or from a career‑related professional association (NCDA, NRWA, NACE, etc.), or a completed career assessment certification or credential from a career‑related professional association within two (2) years of hire date.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; will occasionally speak in front of groups.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people including students, faculty, and staff.
• High level of service orientation with outstanding customer service skills and attitude; responsive to diverse student needs.
• Organize information and tasks efficiently, meeting established deadlines.