Part-Time Career Coach

Penn State University; United States; Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Penn State University is hiring a Career Services Advisor to provide one-on-one coaching and support for students exploring careers, resumes, cover letters, interviews, networking, and internships. You will help students develop professional plans and job-search strategies while maintaining accurate records and contributing to program evaluation.

In this role, you will deliver workshops and classroom sessions, collaborate with campus partners, and assist with posting and managing job and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in career services, coaching, advising, human resources, recruiting, workforce development, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, manage multiple priorities, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common digital tools.

Responsabilités

• Provide individual career coaching on career exploration, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and internship and job searches.
• Assist with planning and delivering career development workshops, classroom presentations, and events.
• Support Nittany Lion Careers administration, including reviewing, posting, and maintaining job and internship listings.
• Collaborate with CEN staff and campus partners to support student engagement, career readiness, and daily operations.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with reporting and special projects as needed.

Connaissances

Career coaching

Student advising

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Job duties to include :

• Provide individual career coaching on career exploration, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and internship and job searches.
• Assist with planning and delivering career development workshops, classroom presentations, and events.
• Support Nittany Lion Careers administration, including reviewing, posting, and maintaining job and internship listings.
• Collaborate with CEN staff and campus partners to support student engagement, career readiness, and daily operations.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with reporting and special projects as needed.

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in career services, coaching, advising, human resources, recruiting, workforce development, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, manage multiple priorities, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common digital tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, human resources, higher education, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience providing career coaching, advising, or professional development support to college students or recent graduates.
• Familiarity with career management platforms, job boards, employer recruiting systems, or Nittany Lion Careers.
• Experience developing or delivering workshops, presentations, or educational programming.

Compensati on:

The starting rate for this job is $25/hr.

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