Career Development Coach: Student Employment & Internships

Montana State University; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Montana State University seeks a Career Development Coordinator for the LIFE Scholars program. You will lead student employment, internship development, and career preparation, helping students obtain part-time work, secure internships, and build strong employer relationships.

Reporting to the LIFE Scholars Director, you will assess student skills, expand on-campus and community opportunities, and collaborate with families, employers, and faculty to promote meaningful, integrated employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation, Human Services, Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field, or equivalent combo.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience supporting employment, internships, career development, or transition services.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with students, families, employers, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized employment support to LIFE Scholars students, including sourcing employment opportunities and assisting with resumes and applications.
• Collaborate with employer supervisors to identify and implement workplace supports.
• Document student skills, strengths, interests, and work experiences for profiles and resumes.
• Identify and develop internship opportunities on campus and in the community.
• Develop student career profiles with evaluations, skills, and letters of recommendation.
• Collaborate with outside job developers and community partners to support employment.
• Prepare supervisors and mentors for student onboarding and support.
• Establish a systematic process for site observations, task analysis, mentor identification, and student matching.
• Develop orientation activities for second-year students preparing for internships.
• Host informational meetings connecting students and families with post-graduation resources.
• Develop relationships with employers across Montana.

Skills

Employment support

Resume assistance

Employer partnerships

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Montana State University seeks a Career Development Coordinator for the LIFE Scholars program. You will lead student employment, internship development, and career preparation, helping students obtain part-time work, secure internships, and build strong employer relationships.

Reporting to the LIFE Scholars Director, you will assess student skills, expand on-campus and community opportunities, and collaborate with families, employers, and faculty to promote meaningful, integrated employment.