Graduate Student Success Career Coach & Employer Relations Liaison

Position Information

This role focuses on providing comprehensive career and academic coaching to support professional students throughout their current academic journey and in developing robust post-education plans. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a deep understanding of the professional field, capable of effectively applying theoretical knowledge to practical situations. This individual will independently manage the full spectrum of coaching responsibilities, leveraging broad job knowledge to analyze diverse problems and formulate effective solutions for student success. The full salary range for the Graduate Student Success Career Coach & Employer Relations Liaison is $29.21 - $51.15 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Requirement

Required

Degree

Advanced degree in related area.

Requirement

Preferred

Degree

MBA preferred.

Requirement

Preferred

Experience Requirements

Experience

4 - 7 years of related experience.

Requirement

Required

Minimum Requirements

• Strong knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling process, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practice; workshop and program design.
• Ability to design and modify computer applications to meet program needs, problem identification, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends.
• Industry professional knowledgeable/experienced with university early career recruiting strategies and programming.
• Business professional who has knowledge, skill or experience with career or job search coaching.
• Business professional with experience in talent acquisition.
• Experienced career coach who advises international students.
  
  

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope

Utilizing a theoretical understanding of career development, advises students/alumni on a full range of career processes, including individual or group advising/coaching, career planning, setting career goals, decision making, and improving job search competencies. Provides a holistic approach to student/alumni career counseling, modifies workshops and presentations as necessary; OR maintains relationships with potential employers, school admissions representatives, and other organizations to establish contacts to meet the career needs of students. Performs independently, but may receive guidance in developing new career advising/coaching services and Counsels undergraduate and graduate students and alumni on career options and opportunities, including customized services for specific populations.

Department Custom Scope

The A. Gary Anderson School of Management at the University of California, Riverside, offers an integrated approach to career and academic advising. Our Student Success Advisors support one of five accredited MBA or Specialized master's programs offered by the Graduate Business School. We work with each student to guide their educational coursework in alignment with their career objectives. We are seeking an experienced career coaching professional to join our graduate business school’s career development team. In this hybrid role, the successful candidate will advise students on job search strategies and career development practices tailored to their prior professional experience, educational background, and experiential skills. In addition to student one-on-one, group advising, and training support services, this role will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with employers and industry partners to identify employment opportunities for students and develop long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Candidates should demonstrate strong relationship management skills and a commitment to excellent customer service. The ability to foster engaging and trusting relationships with a diverse student population is critical to the individual’s impact and success in the role. Prior experience in campus recruiting or early career talent development at a mid-to-large organization is highly desirable. Professionals with insight into functional career paths and business hiring trends are encouraged to apply. The salary range for this position is $83,900.00 - $106,800.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as relevant work experience for this role, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship for an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.