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University of Nebraska – Lincoln
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Career Coach. This role involves providing personalized career coaching to undergraduate and graduate students, assisting them with resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation, and connecting them to experiential learning opportunities. The Career Coach also develops career readiness workshops and collaborates with faculty, advisors, employers, and community partners to enhance student career development.
Highlights
- Provide individualized career coaching on career exploration, job search, graduate school planning, and professional development.
- Assist students with resumes, cover letters, applications, interviewing, networking, and identifying transferable skills.
- Connect students to internships, job shadowing, research, and other experiential learning opportunities.
- Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and career events tailored to College of Education & Human Sciences students.
- Build partnerships with faculty, advisors, employers, alumni, and community organizations.
- Collaborate with University Career Services on career initiatives and student success efforts.
- Stay informed of employment trends relevant to academic programs.
- Must have a bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in higher education or a related field; master's degree may substitute for experience.
- Required skills include strong oral and written communication, proficiency with office software, and ability to use various technology platforms and databases.
- Starting salary is $43,000 per year minimum, with comprehensive benefits including paid time off, insurance options, scholarship programs, and retirement plans with university match.
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| EEO Statement | The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See Notice of Nondiscrimination
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| Working Title | Career Coach |
| Department | College of Education & Human Sciences-0910 |
| Requisition Number | S_260859 |
| Posting Open Date | 10/22/2026 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 11/02/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | The College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) is seeking a Career Coach to help undergraduate and graduate students explore career opportunities, develop professional skills, and prepare for success after graduation. Through individualized coaching, career development programming, and collaborative partnerships, this position connects students with the resources, experiences, and professional networks needed to achieve their career goals. As a Career Coach, you will:
About Us The College of Education and Human Sciences strives to be a vibrant, welcoming, and caring community driven by our mission to enhance the lives of individuals, families, schools, and communities, and strengthening the relationships among them. At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and certified as a Family Friendly Workplace. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska. When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
Learn more about UNL benefits and your total compensation at: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
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| Preferred Qualifications | The following qualifications are preferred but not required:
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| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| Physical Required | No |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | $43,000/year minimum |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in Word or PDF format. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | |
| Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | |
| Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
| If Temporary, indicate end date | |
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- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References
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