Masters Career Coach

Careeradvisementand individualized coaching

• Support the overall plans and annualobjectivesfor MMA career development.

• Provideindividualizedconsultation and coachingtoMMA studentsto clarify career goals, target roles and sectors,develop aprofessional value proposition, andbuildpractical job-search plans.

• Advisestudents onrésumés, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles,networkingskills, personal branding,employer communications, self-directed job search, behavioralinterviews, offer evaluation, and transition to employment.

• Establish a proactive coaching cadence,monitorengagement, and develop targeted interventions for students who are not progressing or who face barriers in the job search.

• Liaise with the Technical Interview Coach on referrals for coding assessments, technical cases, analytics problem-solving, and other specialized technical preparation.

• Respond to routine student inquiriesregardingrecruiting timelines, application processes, networking opportunities, and career resources.

• Support special projects and initiatives related to student success and career development.

• Manage student communications related to career services, internships, and recruiting opportunities.

Career programming and student readiness

• In consultationwith the instructor for the MMA careers course, design and implement a consistent, integrated MMA career-planning program across the academic year, including workshops, resources, recruiting preparation, and just-in-time interventions aligned with recruiting cycles.

• Maintain a global overview of MMA-related Career Services programming and collaboratewith MMA Program and Academic Directorsand the TechnicalInterview Coachtoplanofferings that meet market demands and ensure the highest degree of client satisfaction among students.

• Prepare students for employer presentations, career fairs, networking activities, alumni interactions, interviews, and other recruiting touchpoints;facilitatestructured preparation and debriefing whereappropriate.

• Explore career-development best practices, platforms, facilitators, and external providers; manage approved vendor relationships and recommend offerings based on student needs, service quality, and available budget.

Employer and Recruitment Support

• Work closelywith the MMA Industry Liaison andCMSBusiness Development teamto share aggregate student interests, target sectors, andassessreadiness needs; use employer and industry feedback to adapt coaching and programming.

• Monitor employer recruiting timelines and ensure students receivetimelyinformation.

• Represent CMS at internal or external meetings asappropriateand provide subject-matter input to Faculty communications, annual reports, ranking submissions, and accreditation materials.

Outcomes, evaluation, and continuous improvement

• Ensureaccuratecollection and analysis of internship and post-graduation employment outcomes, including placement status, role and sector, compensation data, and other measures used for management, rankings, accreditation,comparison with peer institutions,and institutional reporting.

• Monitor changes in recruiting practices and employment trends in analytics, artificial intelligence, data science, consulting, technology, and related sectors, and adapt student-facing services accordingly.

• Conduct market research on employment trends in analytics, artificial intelligence, data science, consulting, and technology sectors.

• Supportkeyinitiatives aimed at improving student placement outcomes and employer engagement.

• Collaborate with other members of CMS to share best practices and provide occasional back up/ support as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Education, Career Development, Communications,Analytics,Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• A minimumofthree (3) years of experience in career services or career coaching at aleadinguniversityor business schooland/or in corporate recruiting, talent development, human resources consulting, executive search, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experienceincareercoaching,learning-program design, facilitation, or a related field, preferably with graduate or professional students.

• Strong professional demeanor, trustworthiness, and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsin English and French, with strong attention to detail.

• Strongrelationship building skills,client orientation,professionalism, and discretion; ability to engage with an international and diverse clientele.

• Comfort with ambiguity and the capacity to manage several projects and priorities simultaneously, includinga workload that varies with recruitment cycles.

• Strong data literacy andproficiencywith Microsoft Office, particularly Excel,database,career management platforms, CRM systems (Salesforce), survey tools, and related technologies.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, particularly during peak recruitment periods.

• In-depth knowledge ofcurrent recruitment practices in analytics, consulting, technology, and AI-related industriesis strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of graduate and professional recruitment processes, labor-market dynamics, and employer expectations. Knowledge of analytics, artificial intelligence, data science, consulting, technology, or related employment markets is strongly preferred.