Part-Time Career Coach (Career Services Consultant)

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington's O'Neill Career Hub seeks a Career Coach to empower students and alumni by delivering expert coaching, developing innovative programming, and ensuring data integrity for the office's success.

The role focuses on undergraduate and alumni career development, industry research, and collaborative program design within the O'Neill School. 20 hours weekly, Bloomington-based position through May 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public affairs, higher education, business or related field.
• Master's degree in public affairs, higher education, business or related field.
• 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• 2 years in career consulting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist undergraduates and alumni with career development via 1-on-1 coaching and small groups.
• Research industry needs and advise students on trends, applications, and interviews.
• Collaborate with Career Hub leadership and peers to share information and solve problems.
• Collect and track data for office assessment and program evaluation.
• Create resources and programs aligned with trends in recruiting and hiring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Flexibility

Counseling skills

Hiring knowledge

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Department

THE O'NEILL SCHOOL - BL SPEA (BL-SPEA-IUBLA)

Department Information

Founded in 1972, the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is a nationally ranked academic institution located on the campus of Indiana University and home to one of the nation's top Master of Public Affairs programs. The O'Neill School is the largest school of public administration and public policy in the United States, boasting an alumni network of more than 37,000.

The O'Neill School of Public and Environment Affairs works to build a better world by stewarding the development of welcoming societies, democratic governance, and a healthy, sustainable environment. With partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, we pursue education, scholarship, and civic engagement at the crossroads of policy, science, and management. We give our students the knowledge and skills to have a significant impact around the globe.

Job Summary

O'Neill Career Hub Career Coaches are key mentors and strategists dedicated to empowering O'Neill students and alumni. A person in this role will bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional success by providing expert coaching, developing innovative programming, and ensuring the data integrity that drives our office's success.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Assists undergraduate students and alumni with professional and career development, exploration, decision-making, goal setting, and planning, via 1-on-1 career coaching appointments and small groups.
• Researches and develops specific knowledge about the skills, abilities, and competencies required by industries and organizations hiring. Meets with employers and alumni to learn about industry trends, application and interview recommendations, and other valuable knowledge that can be shared with students and alumni.
• Consults and collaborates effectively with Career Hub leadership team and fellow career coaches to share student, industry, employer, and other relevant information. Problem solves concerns with student, employer, alumni, staff and faculty stakeholders.
• Assists in the process of collecting and tracking data for office assessment purposes.
• Creates and implements resources, services, and programs that anticipate or responds to trends in the preparation, recruiting, and hiring of students.
• Administers student internship courses; monitor student performance and progress; communicate with Career Hub leadership team and internship supervisors as needed.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's degree in public affairs, higher education, business or related field.

Preferred

Master's degree in public affairs, higher education, business or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

2 years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred

2 years in career consulting or related field.

SKILLS

Required

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with a variety of populations.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism.
• Exhibit time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrate a high commitment to quality.
• Possess flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Counseling skills, understanding of college student success, knowledge of career development services in higher education.
• Driven to acquire knowledge in hiring and recruiting.
• Highly thorough and dependable.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

The appointment is anticipated to run through the end of May, 2027.

Renewal of the position may be possible for academic year 2027-2028 (August 2027-May 2028) based on successful performance and available funding.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$20.00 - $26.00 per hour based on experience.

Work Hours

20 hours per week

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.