What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Coach, Health Careers position at William & Mary?
The Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement at William & Mary is hiring for a Career Coach, Health Careers. This is an excellent entry-point into the career development field for a recent graduate, or young professional and involves a lot of student contact. It is a new position and will offer the opportunity to grow and innovate. Our office is under University Advancement and career is part of the university’s strategic plan. Our staff has grown significantly over the last year and a half.
Position Summary
The Career Coach for Health Careers (Career Coach) for Internships & Applied Learning is a key
member of the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement which is housed in the Office
of University Advancement at William & Mary.
The Career Coach for Health Careers reports to the Director of STEM Careers and is responsible for
career advising and programming. The Career Coach provides career coaching services and career
development educational programs to students one-on-one and in groups, in person and virtually, with an emphasis on students who have identified their interest in pursuing careers in the field of health and
healthcare.
The Career Coach will help foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. This
position is based in Williamsburg and is expected to work in the office on campus.
Required Qualifications
• Master's degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or a related field.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, including, but not limited to, collaboration,
staffing and programming.
• Minimum of one to two years of Master’s level internship, practicum or graduate assistantship
experience in career advising on a careers team in a college or university setting.
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in the job field including; career development best practices
for health careers or prior work in a career center.
• A desire to work in higher education in career development and make an impact on a student’s
career development is a critical component of the position.
• An understanding of career development theory and practice are crucial in the coaching support
for students.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience using careers services management platforms or applications, e.g., Symplicity,
12Twenty, College Central Network, etc. (typically 1-2 years).
• Software knowledge (Symplicity, Google Drive, Excel, Canva).
• Prior experience or knowledge of career industries related to health careers.
• Prior work creating, collaborating and delivering programming to students. Strong time
management and prioritization skills and the ability to maintain multiple projects concurrently.
Position Duties
Career Advising, 80%
• Assist students in identifying, developing and articulating the high demand NACE career
competencies needed to prepare for major and self-exploration, internships, applied learning and
the job search process as a generalist as specifically for health careers.
• Assist students with professional documents including resume and cover letters, as well as
professional identity branding including LinkedIn and TribeCareers profiles.
• Coach students on interviewing skills, networking opportunities, and salary negotiation skills, as
well as graduate school opportunities and world of workplace professionalism opportunities.
• Remain up to date on industry trends and career readiness needs for students.
• Develop and conduct presentations on a variety of career development related topics.
• Collaborate closely with staff, faculty, employers, and student clubs/organizations for programing
and events.
• Assist and support all Career Development & Professional Engagement events including campus
recruitment and large-scale programs (Career Fairs, Orientation, Homecoming, etc.).
• Assist with the growth and maintenance of the career centers print, social media and website
resources and promotional materials throughout the year.
• Collaborate with the team to collect and report on analytics, annual reports, and the next
destination outcomes data survey for stakeholders.
Student Programs, 20%
• Support the Office of Career Development & Engagement in the delivery and execution of
workshops and crash courses.
• Work collaboratively with the team to support trips and treks as required.
• Assist in the development of programs and workshops around health careers
Email me with questions at dlsnyder@wm.edu
Apply at https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/64719