University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Career Coach or Senior Career Coach
🇺🇸 Lincoln, NE
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $43K - $47K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ July 14th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Advise undergraduate and graduate business students and alumni on career and professional development.
- Coordinate and teach courses in the Professional Enhancement Program (PrEP).
- Plan and present career-related programs for classes and student organizations.
- Develop and deliver career programming for students, employers, and faculty/staff.
- Build and maintain relationships with employers.
- Senior Career Coach manages a small program targeting student development or employer relations.
- Required skills include proficiency with word processing, database, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software.
- Qualifications for Career Coach: Bachelor's degree plus one year of related experience or a Master's degree; for Senior Career Coach: Master's degree plus two years of relevant experience.
- Experience with public speaking and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.
- Salary starts at $43,000/year for Career Coach and $46,500/year for Senior Career Coach.
Career Coach or Senior Career Coach Full Description
Department | College of Business-0897
Requisition Number | S_250335
Posting Open Date | 05/01/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 05/14/2025
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work
As a member of the Business Career Center team, the Career Coach will serve as a career adviser to undergraduate and graduate business students and alumni and support coordination of a a course within the Professional Enhancement Program (PrEP), a series of four 1-credit hour classes required of all undergraduate business students.
The Career Coach will coach undergraduate and graduate business students and alumni with professional and career development plans including exploration of individual interests, strengths, values, business majors, and possible careers. Additional responsibilities include planning and presenting career-related programs to classes and student organizations, teaching Professional Enhancement Program (PrEP) courses, planning and delivering career-related programming for students, employers, and faculty/staff; and building and maintaining relationships with employers.
In addition to the above responsibilities, the Senior Career Coach will manage a small-scale program targeted to student development or employer relations.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
Minimum Required Qualifications | Career Coach:
Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year of experience working with students in a college/university or closely related setting required. A Master’s degree may substitute for the experience. Experience with public speaking required. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and function in a fast-paced, team oriented environment. Must have proven proficiency with word processing, database, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software essential.
Senior Career Coach:
Master’s degree plus two (2) years of experience working with students in college/university career services, university recruiting, or closely related setting required. Public speaking experience necessary. Experience must demonstrate the ability to work independently and function in a fast-paced, team oriented environment essential. Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, database, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software required.
Preferred Qualifications | Career Coach:
Master’s degree in business, education, counseling, student affairs, or related field of study preferred. Experience in career/academic advising, teaching, or closely related field desirable. Experience using Canvas educational technology or other course management software helpful. Program development/management experience preferred. Demonstrated career counseling skills preferred.
Senior Career Coach:
Experience in career services, teaching, or closely related field desirable. Prefer experience using Canvas or other course management software. Program development/management experience preferred. Demonstrated career counseling skills helpful.
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. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | CC: $43,000/yr. minimum; Sr.CC: $46,500/yr. 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 MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Megan Patel
mscherling3@nebraska.edu
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 |
Planned Hire Date: | May 2025
Appointment End Date |
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