Career Coach

Location: TN, United States

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of University Career Services, the Career Coach is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive career services for East Tennessee State University (ETSU) students and alumni. The Career Coach may serve as a generalist, providing career-related support and resources across the university, or may be assigned to work with a specific college or academic program. The Career Coach offers individual career coaching sessions by appointment, during which they provide personalized advice, guidance, and the necessary tools to help students and alumni identify and achieve their career goals. As assigned, the Career Coach collaborates directly with various student affairs units to ensure the seamless delivery of career services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of all phases of the career development process, especially as it relates to higher education.
• Knowledge of best practices in career development in higher education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
• Ability to manage, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years experience in education, counseling, human resources, business development, community relations or workforce services, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in cooperative education, career services, or other student service areas at the college/university level.

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family – Student Services Professional 1
• Salary – $47,002.36
• For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• Please include the following on your application:
  • Resume
  • Three (3) professional references

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institutions mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the positions essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.