Career Coach, First-and-Second Year Students

CU Boulder; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

CU Boulder is seeking a First- and Second-Year Career Coach to support Leeds School of Business students in exploring career paths, aligning skills with interests, and building foundational career skills. The role guides students to resources, conducts resume reviews and mock interviews, leads group sessions, and offers workshops on professionalism.

The Career Coach will partner with the Career Development Office to deliver events and programs, manage administrative tasks, and provide tailored

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 1+ years of business industry experience or staffing/recruiting experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and one-on-one coaching to first- and second-year students.
• Assist students in identifying career opportunities aligned with strengths and interests.
• Lead resume reviews, mock interviews, and career workshops.
• Coordinate career development events with the team.
• Track student progress and collaborate with faculty and staff.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Requisition Number

74772

Location

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type

University Staff

Schedule

Full-Time

Posting Close Date

16-Sep-2026

Date Posted

09-Sep-2026

Job Summary

The First- and Second-Year Career Coach will work with first- and second-year Leeds School of Business students in the exploratory phase of their career journey. This position plays a vital role in helping to set the stage for students in their undergraduate career journey. The Career Coach works with students to help determine what career paths align with their skills and interests and build foundational career skills.

This role points students to resources and assists with resume reviews and mock interviews, leads group sessions, and provides workshops around professionalism. Career Coaches provide students with tailored guidance on recruiting, job search strategies, and industry-specific skill development. This position leads and implements the administrative components of the Career Development events and programs with the support of the other Career Operations Program Manager and Career Coaching team members.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

At Leeds, we have an outstanding vant point, and while we're located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we're not talking about the scenery. Set in the heart of Boulder, Colorado-one of the nation's most vibrant business communities-Leeds offers unparalleled access to world-changing entrepreneurs, national research institutions and award-winning faculty!

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Career Coaching

• Provide group and one-on-one coaching with first- and second-year students in the Leeds Business School's undergraduate program.
• Assist students with identifying career opportunities that capitalize on students' strengths and interests.
• Stay up to date with trends and recruiting practices in business sectors (finance, management, business analytics, marketing, accounting, etc.), employer timelines, expectations, and technical assessment formats.
• Train students to be prepared for succeeding in their job search; this includes interview preparation, resume/cover letter review, developing and delivering an effective personal brand statement, and networking.
• Deliver individual and group resume critiques ensuring that students understand the importance of error-free and compelling resumes.

Career Education

• Design, implement and evaluate foundational career programming delivered in 1st and 2nd year courses alongside faculty, staff, employer and alumni partners.
• Partner with the First-Year Experience team on events and engagement initiatives, including maintaining a weekly presence in the residence halls.
• Collaborate closely with faculty to determine appropriate career-based assignments.
• Work with Associate Director and other Career Coaches to develop and deliver curricular (potentially in class teaching) and co-curricular career management programming to the undergraduate business population.
• Develop content for and conduct workshops, career panels and training sessions and signature events on various career topics.
• Develop and maintain resources (e.g., finance recruiting guides, case prep materials, technical skills modules).
• Collaborate with employer relations staff to support on-campus recruiting, employer events, and alumni engagement initiatives in the finance sector.
• Assist in the planning and execution of career treks (including employer outreach, student selection and preparation).
• Manage and hire Career Peers.
• Manage Leeds School of Business student entry points with the Career Development Office (Career Peers, first-time appointments, Designing Your Leeds, Leeds Professionalism Summit, etc.).

Administration, Documentation & Tracking

• Use Salesforce to track all interactions with students and to track their progress and placement outcomes.
• Work with the Associate Director, Career Coaching to develop, coordinate and implement the collection of student career interest and progress data. In addition to collecting this data, this person needs to compile and understand the results in order to evaluate and address student needs in a timely fashion.
• Career Coaches are responsible for working with their students and the Career team to meet school-wide placement and response rate goals, along with any other broad goal for the Careers Office.
• Work with Academic Advisors, faculty, and other undergraduate programs to share information on student progress and needs and identify intervention strategies.
• Work with the team to ensure graduate contact information is collected and alumni contacts are up to date.
• Track student participation, completion, and proficiency on all assignments and manage grading. Use performance metrics to measure student engagement and progress on learning outcomes. Revise or build new assignments in response to feedback.

What You Should Know

• This position offers a hybrid work modality with three days per week on campus, which includes two days in the dorm office on site and one day in the office at Leeds.
• Approximately 15 evenings/weekend days are required per semester.
• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

What We Can Offer

• The annual hiring range for this position is $55,100-$60,000. Relocation is available for eligible candidates.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be innovative. Be supportive. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 1+ years of business industry experience or experience staffing roles/recruiting.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute.

What You Will Need

• Passion for coaching and supporting college students in their career development.
• Knowledge of the business entry-level job market and the use of electronic resources in the career exploration and job search process for college students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently to achieve allocated timelines while also working successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to identify potential issues and use problem solving skills to resolve challenges.
• Superior customer service skills when interacting professionally with corporate recruiters, students, faculty, administrators and staff.
• Comfort and skill in using technology including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, LinkedIn and other social media.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with faculty and administrators.
• Promotes creating an inclusive environment to reflect our values and vision at Leeds.

What We Would Like You to Have

• 3+ years of professional experience in a business role.
• Career advising experience in higher education and/or industry-specific experience.
• Experience developing and tracking metrics to gauge student progress using a CRM or similar tool.
• Knowledge of Salesforce.