Career Coach

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development benefits

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Career Planning and Development Associate in the Career Center. This full-time role supports student success through career coaching, program management, and campus partnerships.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience, with preferred Master’s degree and experience with Handshake, events, and recruiting. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of full-time administrative experience.
• Ability to work with diverse college populations.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coach students individually and in groups on job/internship search strategies.
• Organize in-person and virtual programs to prepare students for the workforce.
• Serve as liaison to academic departments and student organizations.
• Review and promote opportunities posted in Handshake and correlate data.
• Participate in professional development and committee activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Event coordination

Career coaching

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Handshake

Career center software

Survey tools

Job description

Who We Are

We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage. We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following:

• Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine.
• Serving a highly diverse student body ( click here for more information).
• Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.
• Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.

Click here for more about Student Affairs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Two (2) years of full time administrative experience (student experience may be considered).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Experience working with a diverse college population.
• Experience with recruiting or career/academic coaching.
• Experience designing and delivering presentations.
• Experience coordinating and/or assisting with events.
• Experience with technology applications, such as online career research databases, career networking sites or web-based recruitment systems.

Brief Description Of Duties

You bring positivity, resourcefulness, adaptability, communication and interpersonal skills, a growth mindset and student-centered philosophy to career coaching with diverse college students. You thrive as part of a fast-paced, continuous motion team who strives for our personal best every day.

Career Coaching

• Coach and prepare students individually and in groups via F2F and virtual, on job/internship search strategies, helping students to clarify career interests, compose strong personal branding and applications, and present professionally. Guide students on the use of Handshake and other career tools; conduct mock interviews and critique application materials.

Programming/Event Management

• Organize F2F and virtual programs to prepare students for the workforce. Provide logistical support for employer-student events (i.e. career fairs, networking meet-ups). Use a variety of technologies to support these activities. Staff events that occur in the evenings and on weekends.

Outreach And Campus Liaison Work

• Serve as liaison to select academic departments, faculty, and staff, as well as career focused student organizations.

Information Management & Teamwork

• Uses sophisticated career center management software and other survey tools to collect data and track placements in collaboration with VIS. Review, approve, and promote opportunities posted in our recruitment system, Handshake.

Professional Development And Committee Involvement

• Participates in opportunities that promote their learning, growth, and development (i.e., classes, training, committees, webinars). Contributes to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas within and outside of your department/unit (i.e., campus-wide traditions, events, programs).
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
• Evening and weekend work may be required at times.

Special Notes

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Salary

$60,000 + $4,000 Location Pay = $64,000 Total Compensation. In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

Essential Position

This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at [phone] or visit OEA.

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Official Job Title

Career Planning and Development Associate

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area

Career Center

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Oct 13, 2026

Posting End Date

Oct 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Appointment Type

Term

Salary Grade

SL2