Career Coach - Bearcat Career Promise Studio - College of Coop Ed and Professional Studies

About the College of Cooperative Education & Professional Studies

At the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS), we support that experiential learning and career education are essential components of higher education. In support of this, we develop and deliver innovative, high-impact courses, programs, and services that foster students’ personal and professional development as dynamic, thoughtful, global citizens. Within a thriving culture of collaboration, we provide students, employers, and partners with a single point of contact for Cooperative Education (Co-op) and transition-to-career services. CCPS faculty and staff are proud to say that our contributions have earned UC the distinction of being U.S. News and World Report’s #1 public university for co-ops and internships.

CCPS participates in the University’s alternative work program; this position may be hybrid in accordance with UC policies. Residence must be in the tri-state area within a reasonable distance to UC Main Campus to have the ability to report to campus as required. Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.

Job Overview

The Bearcat Promise Career Studio is a student-facing career services team that provides career coaching, career education, and resources to University of Cincinnati undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni.

The Career Coach will provide individualized career coaching to students across academic programs and degree levels. The position will support students with career exploration, co-op and job searches, application materials, interviewing, networking, graduate school planning, salary negotiation, and other career development needs.

The position will also develop and deliver presentations and workshops, work with faculty and campus partners, support targeted career development outreach, and coordinate Career Studio presentation requests and logistics.

The Career Coach reports to the Director of the Bearcat Promise Career Studio.

Essential Functions

Career Coaching and Student Support - 60%

• Provide one-on-one career coaching to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni.
• Assess student needs and tailor guidance, resources, referrals, and next steps based on individual goals, experiences, level of preparation, career interests, and circumstances.
• Coach students on career exploration, resumes and CVs, cover letters, networking, LinkedIn and professional branding, internship, co-op and job-search strategies, interviewing, salary negotiation, graduate school exploration, and other career-development topics.
• Maintain current knowledge of recruiting practices, labor market trends, career development strategies, and emerging technologies, including the responsible use of artificial intelligence in career exploration and job search activities.
• Help students identify and effectively use appropriate career resources and technologies.
• Use professional judgment to determine when additional consultation, referral, or connection to University resources is appropriate.
• Document student interactions and contribute to Career Studio assessment and collection of information about students' post-graduation employment and education outcomes.
• Implement targeted outreach and other proactive career development strategies designed to connect students with timely career guidance, resources, and recommended next steps.

Career Education, Presentations, and Campus Partnerships - 25%

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, advisors, student organizations, and other campus partners.
• Coordinate the Career Studio’s recurring presentation-request process, which currently includes approximately 200 presentations annually, including communication with requestors, scheduling, presenter coordination, materials, tracking, and follow-up.
• Maintain Career Studio presentation materials and processes to support consistent and efficient delivery across the team.
• Develop and deliver career-related presentations, workshops, classroom sessions, and other career education programming.
• Customize established Career Studio presentations and activities based on student, faculty, course, and audience needs.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic partners to incorporate industry-relevant career skills into curricular and co-curricular experiences.
• Identify recurring student, faculty, or partner needs and recommend programming, resources, scalable career-education approaches, and other service improvements.

Career Studio Projects and Operations - 15%

• Participate in Career Studio initiatives, events, career fairs, communications, and special projects.
• Support implementation of new career development programs and student engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues responsible for industry and employer engagement to share student needs, recruiting trends, and opportunities for employer or alumni involvement in career education.
• Contribute to updates and maintenance of Career Studio resources, processes, documentation, and shared team knowledge.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and shared learning related to career coaching, recruiting, technology, artificial intelligence, and student development.
• Perform related duties based on departmental needs.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required.

Required Experience

• One (1) year of professional related work experience is required.
• Two (2) years of part-time work experience qualifies

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Two (2) or more years of professional experience in career services, academic advising, student success, recruiting, workforce development, education, or a related field.
• Master's degree in education, student affairs, counseling, career development, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience providing career coaching, internship, co-op, or job search support.
• Experience coordinating programs, or events involving multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience providing guidance, advising, instruction, or support to individuals or groups.
• Experience presenting information, facilitating workshops, training, or educational programs.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment