Career Coach

Radford University; Radford, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford University is seeking a Career Coach to deliver multifaceted career development advising to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on the Main Campus and Roanoke campuses. The role supports retention initiatives, partners with faculty, and coordinates internships and full-time job opportunities in healthcare, life sciences, and STEM fields.

The position requires strong communication, project management, and the ability to connect students with industry experts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong project and program management abilities.
• Ability to advise students across multiple majors including Humanities, social sciences, STEM and business.

Responsibilities

• Provide multifaceted career development advising for undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
• Focus coaching in healthcare, life sciences and STEM cohorts.
• Develop and deliver career-related programs and workshops in classrooms and online.
• Create digital newsletters to post internships and full-time opportunities.
• Build partnerships with faculty and industry partners to support experiential learning.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Project and program management

Advice across majors

Tools

Handshake

Career Coach

CareerShift

Big Interview

Job description

Title: Career Coach

Application Review Date:10/05/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Career Coach provides multifaceted career development advising services for students both at the undergraduate, graduate and professional school levels. Help students explore a variety of career options aligned with their academic pursuits, teach/ instruct career and professional development courses. Focus career coaching in the areas of healthcare, life sciences and STEM to students studying at both the Main campus and Roanoke campuses. The career coach will serve on retention initiatives, connect students to industry experts and cultivate experiential learning opportunities regionally and nationally as needed. Design and create digital newsletters to post internships and full-time jobs with employers representing healthcare and science/ research career pathways. Cultivate partnerships with faculty and present career-related programs and workshops in the classroom. Gain proficiency in utilizing such software platforms including Handshake, Career Coach, CareerShift, Big Interview and other proprietary technologies. Represent CCTD on the Pre-Health/Pre-Med student leadership club.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated track record of innovative thinking and problem-solving. Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare and science-related career paths and recruiting practices. Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, management and training abilities. Advanced project and program management abilities. Proven ability to advise students in multiple majors, including the Humanities, social sciences, STEM and business.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrate the ability to teach and/coach college level students. Demonstrated ability to build and nurture relationships with key partners. Possess technical skills in Microsoft Office, Handshake, Career Coach assessment software and the utilization of CareerShift and Big Interview.

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position 100% telework: No

Hours Per Week:40

Months per Year:12

Statement of Economic Interest Required:No

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:8am-5pm. Monday - Friday.

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Career Services

Salary:$42,694 to $47,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name: Debbie Fenderson

Department Contact Phone:[phone]

Department Contact Email:[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.