Career Accelerator

Bucknell University; Linntown (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Bucknell University seeks a part-time Career Accelerator to coach students in the College of Arts and Sciences on experiential learning, career values, and pathways. The role serves as a gateway to Bucknell employer and alumni networks, with a focus on personalized, near-term job search planning.

The position is gift funded for an initial one-year term, with renewal possible based on funds and performance. 17 hours per week, on-campus, non-benefits-eligible staff role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; five years in related field preferred.
• Experience in hiring or recruiting roles or career coaching is a plus.
• Familiarity with Bucknell culture and working with undergraduates is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Case-manage portfolio of graduating seniors through final-semester job searches.
• Conduct weekly advisory outreach and biweekly live sessions with students.
• Assess job search readiness and diagnose gaps in career-building skills (resumes, LinkedIn, interviews).
• Lead remediation activities including mock interviews, workshops, and career fairs.
• Collaborate with students to create individualized near-term search plans.
• Connect students with on- and off-campus resources to accelerate search success.
• Provide ongoing feedback and weekly progress updates to leadership.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree

Tools

LinkedIn

Career management platforms

Job description

Position Title:Career AcceleratorPosition Type:Part timeScheduled Weekly Hours:Categories:Staff Non-exemptJob 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 DegreeFive (5) years experience in a related fieldPreferred, but not required:Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social workCandidates who are familiar with BucknellCandidates who have served in formal hiring or recruiting roles or with prior career coaching experienceCandidates who have experience working with undergraduate studentsCandidates who have a proficiency with recruiting or career management platforms such as LinkedInPhysical Requirements:Basic office environment. No extraordinary physical demands required.Job Exempt:NoSalary 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-VerifyBucknell 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].