Part-Time Career Coach — Student Career Readiness

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Liberal Arts at The Pennsylvania State University seeks a part-time career coach to guide students through exploration, resumes, interviewing, networking, and job searches. You will help plan and deliver career development workshops and classroom sessions, and support posting and maintaining job listings on Nittany Lion Careers.

You will collaborate with campus partners to boost student engagement, career readiness, and operational efficiency, while maintaining records and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Career coaching

Advising

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Organization

Resumes and interviewing

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Nittany Lion Careers

Job description

The College of Liberal Arts at The Pennsylvania State University seeks a part-time career coach to guide students through exploration, resumes, interviewing, networking, and job searches. You will help plan and deliver career development workshops and classroom sessions, and support posting and maintaining job listings on Nittany Lion Careers.

You will collaborate with campus partners to boost student engagement, career readiness, and operational efficiency, while maintaining records and