Career Coach

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a Career Coach to support undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences. The role focuses on self‑exploration, understanding career options, and experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for post‑graduation paths.

The Career Coach will conduct 1‑1 coaching, deliver classroom and student organization sessions, and teach an elective course in career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience with students in educational support, counseling, mentoring, or related settings; or two years in recruitment/talent acquisition with 1:1 interaction.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Ability to learn and translate extensive career information, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated organization, time management, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and self-manage.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one career coaching to undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences.
• Lead classroom and student organization presentations on career development and experiential learning.
• Teach an elective career development/experiential learning course.
• Help students articulate skills and qualifications in resumes, cover letters, and interviews, and through networking.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and alumni.

Skills

Public speaking

Organization

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Department

Department College of Arts & Sciences-0906

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260577

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07/28/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/10/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Career Coach will serve undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences to increase their understanding of and preparation for quality post‑graduation opportunities. Primarily, the Career Coach will facilitate students’ self‑exploration of interests, abilities, and values as well as their understanding of career options related to their academic programs, with special consideration of the unique needs of different populations, especially historically underserved first‑generation, low‑income, and ethnic minority students. Additionally, the Career Coach will emphasize the importance of experiential learning opportunities that will contribute to students’ readiness to successfully pursue those career options. Collaboration with advisors and faculty across the College as well as with UNL Career Services will help inform and guide this work. Through direct interaction with students in 1-1 coaching sessions, classroom and student organization presentations, and teaching of an elective career development/experiential learning course, the Career Coach will help students develop the ability to articulate their skills and qualifications in their resumes, cover letters and interviews as well as through networking activities both in‑person and online. The Career Coach will also build and maintain relationships with employers and alumni.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of experience working with high school or college students in an educational support, counseling, social work, achievement, advising, or mentoring setting; OR two (2) years of experience in recruitment/talent acquisition/hiring, or training/development required, with evidence of 1:1 interaction. A relevant master’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Experience must demonstrate an ability to learn and translate extensive career information, policies and procedures.
• Must have demonstrated organization, time management, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to both collaborate and self-manage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, human resources, or related field. Background in liberal arts and sciences.
• Academic and/or career advising experience and background in career services.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with a variety of groups including historically underserved first‑generation, low‑income, and ethnic minority populations.
• Experience building relationships across multiple constituencies and managing projects.
• Three (3) years’ experience in higher education setting.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre‑employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre‑employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

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Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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