Career Education Coach – Student Success Programs

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Relocation assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

South Dakota State University invites applications for a Career Education Coordinator in the Office of Career Development, Brookings. You will coach students and alumni, guide exploration and readiness, prepare professional documents, and connect learners with internships and jobs.

You’ll partner with campus colleagues to scale career education, deliver workshops, and support on-campus interviews and events, while providing outstanding service to a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree completed by first day of employment
• Experience in career advising or academic advising (1 year min)
• Ability to organize and evaluate programs and events
• Ability to develop collaborative partnerships
• Excellent written and verbal communication; public speaking
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Serve as a career coach for undergraduate and graduate students
• Assist students with career exploration, résumés/cover letters, interview prep, and job-search strategies
• Help students set career goals through self-evaluation and exploration
• Assist with graduate/professional school applications and statements
• Provide career resources through individual and group sessions and maintain records
• Create and deliver career-related presentations to classes, student groups, and workshops
• Collaborate with the Career Development team to plan, market, implement, and evaluate programs and events
• Support career fairs on- and off-campus and help identify internship and job opportunities
• Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for career development initiatives
• Provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders
• Contribute to student success initiatives and events

Job description

South Dakota State University invites applications for a Career Education Coordinator in the Office of Career Development, Brookings. You will coach students and alumni, guide exploration and readiness, prepare professional documents, and connect learners with internships and jobs.

You’ll partner with campus colleagues to scale career education, deliver workshops, and support on-campus interviews and events, while providing outstanding service to a diverse student body.