University of Utah
Program Management
🇺🇸
Salt Lake City, UT
🕑
Part-Time
💰
$30 - $40
per Hour
💻
Career Services
🗓️
March 6th, 2026
Canvas
MPACE
NACADA
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Utah is hiring a Career Advancement Coach. This part-time role at the David Eccles School of Business involves supporting the full-time manager in delivering and enhancing a Career Advancement program for working professional MBA students, focusing on coaching for career development, job search, and entrepreneurship, while collaborating with the Employer Relations team to boost employment opportunities.
Highlights
- Support and partner with full-time manager to deliver and develop Career Advancement programming for professional MBA students.
- Engage with PMBA and MBA Online students to promote coaching and career progress.
- Communicate career coaching benefits through various media including webinars, Canvas courses, and presentations.
- Collaborate with Employer Relations to increase student employment and recruiting connections.
- Requires bachelor's degree plus 6 years or master's degree plus 4 years of related experience; equivalency accepted.
- Preference for candidates with 5+ years in career coaching, corporate recruiting, or certified coaching.
- Skills in resume editing, LinkedIn optimization, mock interview feedback, and familiarity with AI hiring trends preferred.
- Experience with career assessment tools (Gallup StrengthsFinder, Career Leader, DISC), public speaking, and maintaining relationships with diverse student populations favored.
- Comfortable with Zoom, Canvas, and preferably Salesforce or 12Twenty software.
- Pay range: $30 - $40 per hour for a part-time schedule requiring approximately 19 hours per week, including evenings and some Saturdays.
Program Management Full Description
Program Management
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 03/04/2026
Requisition Number | PRN16817N
Job Title | Program Management
Working Title | Career Advancement Coach
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M3 - Manager
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Type | Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 19
Full Time or Part Time? | Part Time
Shift | Variable
Work Schedule Summary | Able to work 2 evenings per week, and ~2 Saturdays per semester. We will create a schedule that aligns with both parties’ needs, with possible schedule adaptations to attend student-facing events.This position is fully on-site and not eligible for hybrid or remote work arrangements. As an “essential” campus role, the employee is required to work in person at the University of Utah to support students, faculty, and staff directly.
Is this a work study job? | No
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00033 - Executive Education
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $30 - $40 / hour
Close Date | 04/17/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary | The David Eccles School of Business is seeking a part-time Career Advancement Coach to support the full-time manager in delivering, maintaining, and further developing an existing comprehensive and innovative Career Advancement program. The target audience is students in the three working professional MBA programs (Executive MBA (weekend), Professional MBA (evening), and MBA Online), with an emphasis on the PMBA and MBAO populations. This includes working across MBA teams to ensure effective coaching for professional development, career advancement, job search, and entrepreneurship.The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of career coaching, career paths, and extensive knowledge of the employment market and corporate hiring practices. This individual will also collaborate with the Employer Relations team, aimed at increasing employment opportunities for students and promoting networking and recruiting opportunities.
Responsibilities | Partner with the full-time Career Advancement Manager to understand the current processes, benchmarks, resources, programming, and needs of students Proactively develop relationships with current PMBA and MBAO students to engage, promote coaching and progress towards career goals Introduce coaching and support them getting started, sharing key career benchmarks and resources as needed Proactively communicate and engage with students to share the value of Career Advancement Services and career coaching in various media (webinars/ presentations, Canvas program courses, program brochures, student info emails, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | 5 or more years post-undergrad work experience as a career coach, corporate recruiting, or certified coach Excels at relationship building, active listening, asking open-ended questions, providing individualized, forward-focused feedback Adaptable and respectful working across a breadth of graduate student identities, ages, and life experiences Current and competent about resume editing and LinkedIn profile optimization for recruiter screening Understands how AI is impacting the hiring process Experience providing effective mock interview feedback for early to mid-career professionals Knowledgeable about Core Career Competencies Experience with career and coaching assessment tools like Gallup StrengthsFinder, Career Leader, DISC, or similar Comfortable public speaking and presenting to large groups A client-oriented attitude, fantastic customer service ethic, and high expectations for quality. Values collaboration, and understands the importance of systems thinking and stakeholder engagement within an organization Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of students at all career levels, faculty, staff and Eccles/ university colleagues A warm and friendly personality and a highly developed sense of empathy and humor. Belief in and respect for the value of Higher Education Approach responsibilities of position proactively in a self-sufficient way, with excellent time management Exhibits a growth mindset Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experienced Zoom interface user Experience working in Higher Education; even better if it’s within a Business School Demonstrated success in prospect and client/ student engagement with strong results in motivating people to take action Understands the drivers of college rankings data A track record of measurable results Past or present member of MBA CSEA, NACE, MPACE, NACADA or similar Certified, or working towards a Coaching certification through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Co-Active Coaching, Appreciative Advising, or similar Certified in Gallup StrengthsFinder Familiarity with Canvas Experience with Salesforce or 12Twenty a plus
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN16817N
Job Title | Program Management
Working Title | Career Advancement Coach
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M3 - Manager
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Type | Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 19
Full Time or Part Time? | Part Time
Shift | Variable
Work Schedule Summary | Able to work 2 evenings per week, and ~2 Saturdays per semester. We will create a schedule that aligns with both parties’ needs, with possible schedule adaptations to attend student-facing events.This position is fully on-site and not eligible for hybrid or remote work arrangements. As an “essential” campus role, the employee is required to work in person at the University of Utah to support students, faculty, and staff directly.
Is this a work study job? | No
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00033 - Executive Education
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $30 - $40 / hour
Close Date | 04/17/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary | The David Eccles School of Business is seeking a part-time Career Advancement Coach to support the full-time manager in delivering, maintaining, and further developing an existing comprehensive and innovative Career Advancement program. The target audience is students in the three working professional MBA programs (Executive MBA (weekend), Professional MBA (evening), and MBA Online), with an emphasis on the PMBA and MBAO populations. This includes working across MBA teams to ensure effective coaching for professional development, career advancement, job search, and entrepreneurship.The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of career coaching, career paths, and extensive knowledge of the employment market and corporate hiring practices. This individual will also collaborate with the Employer Relations team, aimed at increasing employment opportunities for students and promoting networking and recruiting opportunities.
Responsibilities | Partner with the full-time Career Advancement Manager to understand the current processes, benchmarks, resources, programming, and needs of students Proactively develop relationships with current PMBA and MBAO students to engage, promote coaching and progress towards career goals Introduce coaching and support them getting started, sharing key career benchmarks and resources as needed Proactively communicate and engage with students to share the value of Career Advancement Services and career coaching in various media (webinars/ presentations, Canvas program courses, program brochures, student info emails, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | 5 or more years post-undergrad work experience as a career coach, corporate recruiting, or certified coach Excels at relationship building, active listening, asking open-ended questions, providing individualized, forward-focused feedback Adaptable and respectful working across a breadth of graduate student identities, ages, and life experiences Current and competent about resume editing and LinkedIn profile optimization for recruiter screening Understands how AI is impacting the hiring process Experience providing effective mock interview feedback for early to mid-career professionals Knowledgeable about Core Career Competencies Experience with career and coaching assessment tools like Gallup StrengthsFinder, Career Leader, DISC, or similar Comfortable public speaking and presenting to large groups A client-oriented attitude, fantastic customer service ethic, and high expectations for quality. Values collaboration, and understands the importance of systems thinking and stakeholder engagement within an organization Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of students at all career levels, faculty, staff and Eccles/ university colleagues A warm and friendly personality and a highly developed sense of empathy and humor. Belief in and respect for the value of Higher Education Approach responsibilities of position proactively in a self-sufficient way, with excellent time management Exhibits a growth mindset Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experienced Zoom interface user Experience working in Higher Education; even better if it’s within a Business School Demonstrated success in prospect and client/ student engagement with strong results in motivating people to take action Understands the drivers of college rankings data A track record of measurable results Past or present member of MBA CSEA, NACE, MPACE, NACADA or similar Certified, or working towards a Coaching certification through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Co-Active Coaching, Appreciative Advising, or similar Certified in Gallup StrengthsFinder Familiarity with Canvas Experience with Salesforce or 12Twenty a plus
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
- * Are you able to work Monday and Tuesday evenings on campus?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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