Impactful Career Coach for Students (Grant-Funded)

Harrisburg-University-; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg University is seeking a Career Coach to deliver career counseling and outreach to students, with emphasis on underrepresented and low-income groups. The role involves one-on-one coaching, workshops, internships, and collaboration with employers, alumni, and faculty to create experiential learning opportunities.

The successful candidate will promote equity, assess workforce needs with program leads, track student outcomes, and help streamline programming within the Career Services &

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in career services, corporate recruitment and/or external relations preferred.
• Experience in career coaching, advising, student services, or workforce development.
• Excellent writing, presentation, project management and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and employers.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM and student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group career coaching to students, including job search strategies and resume/cover letter development.
• Deliver workshops, classroom presentations, and career-related programming to support student readiness.
• Assist students in identifying internships, apprenticeships, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Engage students through targeted outreach to increase utilization of career services.
• Establish relationships with employers, alumni, and community partners to expand opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty and program leads to align career development with academic programs.
• Assess gaps in internship availability and engage partners to co-create opportunities.
• Track student engagement and outcomes related to career services and experiential learning.
• Create streamlined programming in addition to existing services across teams.

Job description

Harrisburg University is seeking a Career Coach to deliver career counseling and outreach to students, with emphasis on underrepresented and low-income groups. The role involves one-on-one coaching, workshops, internships, and collaboration with employers, alumni, and faculty to create experiential learning opportunities.

The successful candidate will promote equity, assess workforce needs with program leads, track student outcomes, and help streamline programming within the Career Services &