Student & Alumni Career Coach

University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama's Career Center offers comprehensive career development and employment services for students and alumni. The Career Advisor will provide advising, resume review, job-search assistance, and deliver workshops on a range of career topics in a fast-paced university setting.

Responsibilities include coaching on networking, interviewing, salary negotiations, and coordinating mock interviews, while collaborating with faculty, staff, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with some experience in career services or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computers and data management software; strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to network to recruit employers and collaborate on events.

Responsibilities

• Provide career advising and employment services to students and alumni.
• Review and approve resumes and assist with uploading into recruiting software.
• Conduct and coordinate mock interviews and teach job-search strategies.
• Develop and deliver workshops and classes on career topics.
• Coordinate with campus departments and manage events and materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Communication (verbal & written)

Problem solving

Networking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Data management software

Word processing

Event management software

Presentation software

Job description

The University of Alabama's Career Center offers comprehensive career development and employment services for students and alumni. The Career Advisor will provide advising, resume review, job-search assistance, and deliver workshops on a range of career topics in a fast-paced university setting.

Responsibilities include coaching on networking, interviewing, salary negotiations, and coordinating mock interviews, while collaborating with faculty, staff, and external partners.