Career Coach at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Career Coach October 14th 2024
Tagged: Center for Career and Professional Development

ROLE TITLE: Career Coach

POSITION REPORTS TO: Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Summary of Position

Provide Allegheny students and alumni with career coaching support, techniques and resources to help them reach levels of professional and personal success. Proactively connect students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other constituents within the career ecosystem. Work to improve the student experience while strengthening College networks. Incorporate the use of social media and other mediums to generate awareness and increased engagement.

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What you will do in this role:

As the Career Coach, you will:

• Provide career coaching, advising, career and self-development exercises, and search consultations for students and alumni through one-on-one sessions, workshops, classroom presentations and outreach to various student groups. Work independently and in partnership with faculty and staff.


• Provide daily operational support to the department: process routine correspondence and incoming/outgoing mail, monitor and maintain the budget and purchasing reconciliations; maintain confidential office files; support the drafting and delivery of reports, memos and other communications. Manage department schedules as needed. Prepare minutes, reports and supporting materials as needed.


• Maintain a centralized structure of tracking campus-wide internship funds, including the sharing of information regarding financial assistance to students across academic affiliations and career pathways. Work with CCPD, Business Office, and IA Stewardship to manage fund balances and associated operations.


• Operating at a beginner level of career center competency, work with departmental and divisional teammates to develop and fulfill goals that promote inclusiveness, effectiveness, efficiencies, and efforts to enhance a career ecosystem at the College. Support recruiting, admissions, and signature events at the College.


• Serve as a campus to connection to a variety of stakeholders, including official committees, student affinity groups, and personnel in advancement, student life, and student success.


• Some knowledge of National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards for professional ethical practice in career services and recruiting; knowledge of liberal arts institutions; some understanding of how to leverage technology for operational efficiency, scale and personalization; demonstrated working understanding of and commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.


• Assist students in developing personalized career plans and setting realistic goals.


• Depending on the location of the candidate, helping with events and information sessions. For example, registration for events.

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YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1+ years of relevant experience in higher education and career service support.


• Preferred Associates or Bachelors Degree, but will consider years experience in lieu of Bachelors or Master's degree.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google products, Social Media


• Preferred experience in Career Services


• Track record of achieving exceptional results.

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YOUR FUTURE TEAM

The Center for Career and Professional Development team's mission is to prepare students for meaningful lives and support alumni experiencing career transitions. We do this by leading and leveraging career development programs, resources, and opportunities, while collaborating within an ecosystem of alumni, colleagues, and employers.

The team works with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff in ways that promote career coaching and exploration, alumni and employer engagement, and career readiness.

As an institutional driver for equity and inclusion, we seek to create a welcoming environment that promotes a sense of belonging for all. We strive to level the playing field through a proactive approach that decreases barriers and increases access and opportunities for students.

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YOUR COMPENSATION

New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

The non-exempt position's expected minimum salary range is: $18.74 an hour.

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THE HIRING PROCESS

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and provide contact information for three references to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335 or by e-mail to
employment@allegheny.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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ALLEGHENY COLLEGE

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation's oldest and most innovative four-year colleges where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold. It is one of the few colleges in the United States with a unique requirement to choose both a major and minor for graduation, to provide students with a cross-disciplinary path in the sciences and humanities for educational depth and intellectual growth. Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Allegheny College is one of 44 colleges featured in Loren Pope's "Colleges That Change Lives." In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country's 100 top national liberal arts colleges - and including in the top 25 Undergraduate Teaching, Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects, First-Year Experience, and Senior Capstone.

Allegheny's undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students' intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny's faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. The College does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, creed, national/ethnic origin, ancestry, veterans, handicap or disability as those terms are defined under applicable law, or members of other underrepresented groups.

Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources

Visit the Allegheny College Web Site at www.allegheny.edu