George Washington University
Industry Career Coach, STEM and Health
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Washington, DC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $58K - $79K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ November 11th, 2025
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The George Washington University is hiring an Industry Career Coach, STEM and Health. This role directs and manages activities to advance career development for students and alumni in STEM and health sciences fields by delivering coaching, developing resources, programs, and partnerships relevant to industry trends and professional growth.
Highlights
- Conduct individual and group career coaching sessions for students and alumni in STEM and health sciences.
- Develop and maintain specialized industry-specific resources, workshops, and educational programming.
- Provide guidance on graduate school personal statements for MPH, PA, MD, and Dental School applications.
- Partner with university departments, faculty, alumni, and employer relations staff to create collaborative career services.
- Advise student clubs and organizations aligned with the industry cluster.
- Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 2 years relevant experience or a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area.
- Preferred experience includes advising in STEM fields, health sciences, or medicine; knowledge of hiring practices and career tracks in these industries.
- Experience with web-based career tools like Handshake, PeopleGrove, LinkedIn, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google/Microsoft applications is desired.
- Hiring range: $57,553.66 to $79,165.63 annually.
- The position is full-time, requiring a 40-hour work week with occasional nights and weekends, on-site at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus.
Industry Career Coach, STEM and Health Full Description
Industry Career Coach, STEM and Health
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary: | The Center for Career Services is GW’s central career services office supporting undergraduate students and alumni in their career and professional development. Through personal career coaching, specialized programs, premier internship opportunities, and connections with top-tier employers, they help students realize and advance their career and professional goals. The career services team is innovative, energized, and committed to creating a positive environment for students and alumni to discover their best selves.
The Center for Career Services seeks an Industry Career Coach, Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics – Health Sciences to direct and manage the development, delivery, and evaluation of all activities that facilitate the advanced career development of students and alumni seeking job roles in this specialized industry area. They will be responsible for creating and sustaining specialized, industry-specific resources including online resources, networking, and mentoring programs; employment and internship opportunities; and the most current information related to industry trends, standards, and career growth.
Reporting to the Director, Career Learning and Experiences the Industry Career Coach will be responsible for the following:
Conducting individual and group career coaching sessions to educate students and alumni on industry cluster areas, developing and refining career plans, and reviewing and enhancing search materials and strategies. Partnering with the career exploration coach to provide information on industry-specific exploration and core skills. Reviewing and providing guidance on graduate school personal statements for MPH, PA, MD, and Dental School programs. Developing, delivering, and regularly evaluating workshops and other educational programming that employ innovative learning strategies to educate students and alumni about advanced career management skills and industry cluster areas. Developing and maintaining expertise and advanced knowledge in assigned industry cluster area(s). Communicating industry expertise to students and alumni through services and resources. Working with Career Development Managers, Employer Development and Relations staff to establish and enhance collaborative partnerships with school-specific career staff, related university departments, faculty, parents, and alumni to identify needs to develop and deliver industry cluster-specific programming and services. Serving as an advisor and resource to student clubs and organizations that align with the industry cluster.
The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: | Ideal candidates will have a background in advising/coaching students on industry-specific careers in STEM fields, Public Health, Health Sciences, or Medicine; or in coaching/advising those with roles in STEM fields, Public Health, Health Sciences, or Medicine; or working in STEM fields, Public Health, Health Sciences, or Medicine. Specialized knowledge of industry-specific hiring practices, job roles, career tracks, and professional expectations is preferred. Professional experience in career consulting and counseling, career development, experiential learning, educational program development and delivery, recruiting, industry, or specialized industry fields is desired. Experience working with college students, including working knowledge of counseling and student development theories and practices, is a plus. Demonstrated ability to work across diverse groups and contribute to inclusivity in the campus community. Experience working with web-based career management, communication, and collaboration tools such as Handshake, PeopleGrove, LinkedIn, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, Zoom, WebEx, Skype, Blackboard, course management systems, Google, and Microsoft Applications is desired. Supervisory and service management experience preferred.
Hiring Range | $57,553.66 - $79,165.63
GW Staff Approach to Pay | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
The Center for Career Services seeks an Industry Career Coach, Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics – Health Sciences to direct and manage the development, delivery, and evaluation of all activities that facilitate the advanced career development of students and alumni seeking job roles in this specialized industry area. They will be responsible for creating and sustaining specialized, industry-specific resources including online resources, networking, and mentoring programs; employment and internship opportunities; and the most current information related to industry trends, standards, and career growth.
Reporting to the Director, Career Learning and Experiences the Industry Career Coach will be responsible for the following:
Conducting individual and group career coaching sessions to educate students and alumni on industry cluster areas, developing and refining career plans, and reviewing and enhancing search materials and strategies. Partnering with the career exploration coach to provide information on industry-specific exploration and core skills. Reviewing and providing guidance on graduate school personal statements for MPH, PA, MD, and Dental School programs. Developing, delivering, and regularly evaluating workshops and other educational programming that employ innovative learning strategies to educate students and alumni about advanced career management skills and industry cluster areas. Developing and maintaining expertise and advanced knowledge in assigned industry cluster area(s). Communicating industry expertise to students and alumni through services and resources. Working with Career Development Managers, Employer Development and Relations staff to establish and enhance collaborative partnerships with school-specific career staff, related university departments, faculty, parents, and alumni to identify needs to develop and deliver industry cluster-specific programming and services. Serving as an advisor and resource to student clubs and organizations that align with the industry cluster.
The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: | Ideal candidates will have a background in advising/coaching students on industry-specific careers in STEM fields, Public Health, Health Sciences, or Medicine; or in coaching/advising those with roles in STEM fields, Public Health, Health Sciences, or Medicine; or working in STEM fields, Public Health, Health Sciences, or Medicine. Specialized knowledge of industry-specific hiring practices, job roles, career tracks, and professional expectations is preferred. Professional experience in career consulting and counseling, career development, experiential learning, educational program development and delivery, recruiting, industry, or specialized industry fields is desired. Experience working with college students, including working knowledge of counseling and student development theories and practices, is a plus. Demonstrated ability to work across diverse groups and contribute to inclusivity in the campus community. Experience working with web-based career management, communication, and collaboration tools such as Handshake, PeopleGrove, LinkedIn, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, Zoom, WebEx, Skype, Blackboard, course management systems, Google, and Microsoft Applications is desired. Supervisory and service management experience preferred.
Hiring Range | $57,553.66 - $79,165.63
GW Staff Approach to Pay | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: | Enrollment Management
Family | Student Affairs
Sub-Family | Career Services
Stream | Individual Contributor
Level | Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time
Hours Per Week: | 40
Work Schedule: | Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., occasional nights and weekends required.
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid
Telework: | Yes
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? | No
Posting Number: | S013903
Job Open Date: | 11/07/2025
Job Close Date: | 11/21/2025
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
College/School/Department: | Enrollment Management
Family | Student Affairs
Sub-Family | Career Services
Stream | Individual Contributor
Level | Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time
Hours Per Week: | 40
Work Schedule: | Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., occasional nights and weekends required.
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid
Telework: | Yes
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? | No
Posting Number: | S013903
Job Open Date: | 11/07/2025
Job Close Date: | 11/21/2025
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
- No
- Yes
- * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
- Yes, IEP complete
- No, still in IEP
- N/a - not a current GW employee
- * The proposed salary for this position is between $57,553.66 - $69,000. Does this align with your expectations?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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Management & Development
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Phone: 202-994-8500
Fax: 202-994-9680
Email: askhrmd@gwu.edu
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Phone: 202-994-8500
Fax: 202-994-9680
Email: askhrmd@gwu.edu
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