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Montana State University

Lead Career Education Coach

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $25K

💻 Other

🗓️ November 19th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Lead Career Education Coach. This role involves direct career coaching, curriculum development, and program management focusing on supporting graduate students' academic and industry-specific career advancement. The coach will lead program operations, collaborate with campus partners, and enhance career readiness through tailored education and strategic initiatives.

Highlights
  • Provide one-on-one and group coaching to support professional branding, resume writing, interviewing, job searching, and professional development.
  • Lead and oversee the career education coaching program, including staffing, scheduling, and quality assurance.
  • Develop and improve career education curriculum using digital tools and labor market data.
  • Coach at least 300 unique graduate student clients annually, including preparation for career fairs and employer engagement.
  • Recruit, supervise, and train student associates and part-time coaches.
  • Collaborate with career education teams, employers, alumni, faculty, and academic departments to build partnerships and integrate career education.
  • Use data-informed decision-making for program metrics, reporting, and strategic planning aligned with institutional goals.
  • Required qualifications include a master's degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and experience in student advising or career coaching.
  • Preferred qualifications include a doctorate, supervisory experience, knowledge of higher education and workforce trends, and familiarity with pedagogy and student support services.
  • Annual salary starts at $25,388, commensurate with experience and education. The position is classified hourly with full benefits eligibility.