Career Coach

Career Coach Posting Number req19883 Department Science Administration Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The College of Science (CoS) Career Center is building a team to support the needs of over 8,000 students in 15 academic units across the University of Arizona campus.

Career Coaches will increase visibility and awareness of CoS students and academic units under the direction of the Career Center Director by engaging with internal and external constituents.

The CoS Career Center measures performance through student engagement, as well as student internship and full-time placement rates.

As a Career Coach, you will offer professional development mentorship to undergraduate College of Science students. We are building a team of career coaches who help students identify, research, and realize professional development goals through individualized coaching as well as small- and large-scale programming.

Career Coaches will help students find research, internship, and full-time career opportunities. Career Coaches will assist students with developing application materials, networking, interviewing, and more.

The College of Science Career Center team will keep up to date with current hiring and employment trends and identify specific skills required for graduate college acceptance or employment while simultaneously helping students obtain these skills.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays;

UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .

Duties & Responsibilities

Career Coaching :

Manage a coaching caseload of students across two major areas including Mathematics & Computational Sciences as well as Earth, Physical, & Space Sciences.

Majors in these areas include but are not limited to : Math, Statistics & Data Science, Computer Science, Geoscience, Geoscience and Society, Planetary Geoscience, Physics, Applied Physics, Astronomy, and Hydrology.

• Assist students by conducting resume / cover letter critiques and job-search strategies and providing guidance regarding both continuing education and professional application procedures.
• Collaborate with CoS academic departments in relevant major areas and across the college to plan, execute and market experiential learning events and outreach programming.
• Conduct outreach to current / prospective students to promote benefits of experiential learning.
• Facilitate placement of undergraduate students in positions related to their academic major / career interest.
• Maintain internal data collection and support external data collection efforts in relation to student research, graduate school, and career placement.
• Create, plan, and execute events for students to engage with employers and alumni, including outreach to participants and event logistics.

Professional Development Programming :

• Facilitate innovative professional development programming including workshops, experiential learning, employer events, mentoring programs, and job shadow experiences, adjusting material as needed depending on intended audience.
• Support career-related programming for student clubs and organizations requiring some work outside general business hours.
• Instruct up to two sections of a one-unit professional development course

Employer & External Relations :

• Engage with academic units to better understand current engagement of employer partners and opportunities to engage new and relevant partners.
• Implement & assist in executing plan for outreach and awareness campaigns to employers and organizations relevant to the disciplines in the College of Science
• Network with and engage employers; solicit their involvement in our internship and full-time recruiting programs and follow up to establish relationships and to communicate selection results.
• Collaborate with employer partners to maximize visibility and awareness among students in addition to facilitating experiential learning programs and events.
• Gain a deep understanding of industry and research opportunities for major area.
• Establish and maintain detailed database of corporate and alumni contacts. Assist with scheduling company visits, interviews, and other relevant events.
• Gather and compile information related to career outcomes, event attendance, and coaching utilization for annual report.
• Network and engage internally and externally to raise awareness of the College and develop professional relationships.

Career Coaches may take on additional responsibilities as required by the position and the department.

TheCollege of Science Career Center is currently working in a hybrid model(remote / virtual and in-person), all employees are expected to be availableduring College of Science Administration hours regardless of working medium.

Events and programs will require both virtual and in-person coordinationcapabilities. Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

• Proficient communication skills - both verbal and written
• The ability to handle a variety of tasks, prioritize and problem solve.
• PowerPoint, Excel, and database management skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, a motivated / enthusiastic work style, and the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Education preferred or other related degree.
• 3years of relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a related field (Mathematics & Computational Sciences, Earth Sciences, Physical & Space Sciences) is highly desired.
• Preferred STEM Education or Higher Education background.
• Event coordination (both virtual and in-person) experience.

FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Student Services Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $53,039 - $66,299 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 7 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade.

Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.

To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Grade Range Minimum $53039 Grade Range Midpoint $66299 Grade Range Maximum $79558 Career Stream and Level PC2 Job Family Career Strategies Job Function Student Services Type of criminal background check required : Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 8 / 5 / 2024 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Lyndsey Edmonds,

Director, College of Science Career Center,

Open Date 7 / 26 / 2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed