Career Accelerator

Bucknell University; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Bucknell University invites applications for a part-time Career Accelerator on the Bucknell campus. You will coach students one-on-one and in small groups, guiding them through final-semester job searches and connecting them with Bucknell's employer and alumni network.

This casual appointment supports experiential learning and career development, with weekly progress updates to leadership. Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience are required; Master’s in psychology or counseling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Five (5) years of experience in a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work; familiarity with Bucknell; experience in hiring/recruiting or career coaching; experience with undergraduates.

Responsibilities

• Case-manage portfolio of graduating seniors through active job search coaching.
• Provide weekly advisory outreach and biweekly live engagement with students.
• Assess job search readiness and provide remediation for resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, and networking.
• Co-create personalized near-term search plans and connect students to campus and external resources.
• Deliver weekly progress updates to leadership and contribute to new initiatives.

Skills

Career coaching

Student engagement

Advisory outreach

Resume & interview coaching

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in psychology/counseling/social work

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Career Accelerator# Careers at Bucknell## Career AcceleratorApply: Botany Building: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R0000002966**Position Title:**Career Accelerator**Position Type:**Part time**Scheduled Weekly Hours:****Categories:**Staff Non-exempt**Job Summary:**The Career Accelerator will work directly with students throughout the College of Arts and Sciences, providing one-on-one and small group coaching sessions on topics like experiential learning, navigating career values and pathways, and connecting students with the Bucknell employer and alumni network. This role acts as a gateway to CCA support, and meaningfully reaches students where they are, acting as a career-extension of their academic and co-curricular learning. The position is gift funded for an initial one-year term, with the possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance.**Job Duties:**# **Reporting Structure:*** This role will report to the Freeman Family Associate Vice President and Director of the Center for Career Advancement. # **Work Location:*** On-campus, student facing role. # **Work Schedule:*** This position is designed as a casual/temporary appointment.* Non-benefits-eligible staff position.* Working up to 17 hours per week. # **What You Will Do:*** Case-manage portfolio of graduating seniors through active, customized final-semester job search processes.* At a minimum, perform weekly advisory outreach to still-seeking students and engage live with each student at least biweekly.* Assess each specific student’s job search readiness, challenges and opportunities. Diagnose deficits in essential career building skills, such as writing resumes and cover letters, optimizing LinkedIn and on-line profiles, networking, researching roles and potential employers, managing behavioral and technical interviews. Lead students through remediation processes that may include mock interviews, workshops, career fairs, corporate information sessions, and significant one-on-one coaching.* Collaborate with each student to co-create a proactive and individualized near-term search plan.* Connect students with resources (on campus and beyond) that can accelerate search success.* Monitor each student’s execution of their personalized plan and provide ongoing, actionable feedback.* Deliver weekly updates on student progress and outcomes to leadership in the College of Arts & Sciences and the Bucknell Center for Career Advancement. Recommend new initiatives, programming, and resources to address emerging student needs, as necessary.* The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. # **What You Will Bring:**## **Required:*** Bachelor’s Degree* Five (5) years experience in a related field ## **Preferred, but not required:*** Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work* Candidates who are familiar with Bucknell* Candidates who have served in formal hiring or recruiting roles or with prior career coaching experience* Candidates who have experience working with undergraduate students* Candidates who have a proficiency with recruiting or career management platforms such as LinkedIn # **Physical Requirements:*** Basic office environment. No extraordinary physical demands required.**Job Exempt:**No**Salary Range:**30.00-30.00The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. ***If this position is approved for hybrid/remote work** this position is open to candidates located in Pennsylvania (PA) only. Candidates must be physically located and authorized to work in PA by the start date of employment and throughout employment.***Inclusive Excellence:** Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.**E-Verify**Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail].# **About Bucknell**Founded in 1846 and located along the banks of the Susquehanna River in historic Lewisburg, Pa., Bucknell University is an undergraduate-focused institution that stands uniquely at the intersection of top-ranked liberal arts, engineering and management programs. Our students choose from more than 60 majors and 70 minors in the arts, engineering, humanities, management, and natural and social sciences, as well as extensive global study, service-learning and research opportunities. Bucknell’s 3,700 undergraduate and 30 graduate students enjoy a low 9:1 student-faculty ratio and exceptional opportunities to collaborate with faculty mentors on scholarly and artistic projects.Bucknell’s beautiful 450-acre campus includes first-rate facilities and is home to more than 90 percent of its undergraduate students. Student life is vibrant with about 200 student-run organizations, 27 NCAA Division I athletics teams, a robust arts culture, and a commitment among many of the students to community and global service work.Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.**The Community**Lewisburg (pop. 5,700) is located in central Pennsylvania and features beautiful Victorian homes, the restored art deco Campus Theatre (owned by the University), a variety of restaurants, shops and boutiques, and the Barnes & Noble at Bucknell University Bookstore. It is the seat of Union County, which has about 44,000 residents.The city of Williamsport is about a 30-minute drive from campus, and Penn State University’s main campus is about an hour away, as is Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s state capital. Bucknell is within a three-hour drive of New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.The cost of living is low compared to that of major U.S. cities and suburbs. Bucknell’s surroundings yield fresh produce, cultural activities and events, and outstanding opportunities for outdoor activity on the Susquehanna River and in the nearby state parks and forests. The Lewisburg Area School District receives excellent reviews for its schools at all grade levels. Lewisburg Area High School consistently ranks among the top 50 high schools in Pennsylvania for SAT scores and statewide exams.