Undergrad Career Coach & Advisor — First-Year Focus

Alfred University; Town of Alfred (NY); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alfred University seeks a Career Coach and Advisor to empower undergraduates through developmental coaching, integrating academic advising, experiential learning, and career development. Two 35-hour-per-week roles report to the Director of the Office of Career Development and Academic Advisement.

They will guide first-year students, transition ongoing coaching into continued support, and help students articulate goals, explore majors, and plan graduate or professional paths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of professional experience in higher education or related student-facing role.
• Ability to build supportive relationships with diverse student populations.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and student-centered practice.
• Preferred: master's degree in related field and experience with first-year advising/career coaching.

Responsabilités

• Develop individualized developmental coaching for undergraduate students from matriculation through graduation.
• Serve as primary first-year academic advisor for an assigned college and guide course selection and degree requirements.
• Provide ongoing coaching in career exploration, graduate planning, internships, and professional communications.
• Encourage experiential learning, internships, research, and campus involvement.
• Deliver workshops and collaborate with faculty and campus partners to promote student success.
• Maintain accurate documentation of coaching interactions and analyze data for program improvement.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Description du poste

Alfred University seeks a Career Coach and Advisor to empower undergraduates through developmental coaching, integrating academic advising, experiential learning, and career development. Two 35-hour-per-week roles report to the Director of the Office of Career Development and Academic Advisement.

They will guide first-year students, transition ongoing coaching into continued support, and help students articulate goals, explore majors, and plan graduate or professional paths.