Career Coach for Student & Alumni Success

SupportFinity™; Washington; On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

PTO & holidays

403(b) with company match

Professional development & tuition

Job summary

Howard University’s Career Coach role supports undergraduate students and recent alumni with career exploration, resume and interview preparation, and job-search strategies. The position emphasizes collaboration with campus departments and external employers to expand internship and full-time opportunities.

The role requires strong coaching, communication, and program development skills, with a focus on equity and inclusive student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s preferred.
• Experience in career development or student services is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced university environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group career coaching to students and recent alumni.
• Guide resume/cover letter critiques and job-search strategies.
• Collaborate with departments and employers to market internships and full-time opportunities.
• Develop and deliver workshops and programs on career readiness.
• Maintain case notes and track client progress and goals.
• Engage with employers for student recruitment and professional development.

Skills

Customer service

Career development

Communication

Presentation

Collaboration

Supervision

Outcomes assessment

Teamwork

Metrics & evaluation

Software tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Handshake

VMock

Microsoft Office

Job description

Howard University’s Career Coach role supports undergraduate students and recent alumni with career exploration, resume and interview preparation, and job-search strategies. The position emphasizes collaboration with campus departments and external employers to expand internship and full-time opportunities.

The role requires strong coaching, communication, and program development skills, with a focus on equity and inclusive student outcomes.