About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position. Meet with Cox students and alumni to drive career readiness through coaching, advising and training for effective job search activities (on and off-campus), including interviews, site visits, networking events, job fairs, and information sessions. Administer and interpret career-related assessment tools. Teach career decision-making methods and application of principles for securing highly competitive (and compensating) business jobs and internships. Provide career development subject matter expertise in fields such as finance, consulting, marketing, real estate, accounting, etc. Plan and implement targeted career development events/other duties as assigned by Director. Collaborate and serve as a resource to industry/functional area staff in the career center. Collaborate as needed with the department director and other designated staff to identify and cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national organizations. Essential Functions: Career Coaching (individual): Manage coaching of BBA (2000+ total) in career planning, personal branding, job search, school-to-work transition, and career transition & management. Administer & interpret career assessments for students/alumni; Document coaching sessions in department coaching system including notes, outcomes and follow-up assignments.

External Relations/Employer Outreach: Performs outreach functions with groups such as students, faculty, staff, alumni and employer recruiters to effectively engage in career-related activities; Participates in industry/function-specific events (conferences, workshops, etc.) for professional development & department visibility.

Career Coaching/Training (group/workshops): Plan and manage career-related presentations upon request. Lead group coaching sessions for targeted populations in specific career management phases or skills; Design, develop, and execute specific career development seminars/workshops including classroom presentations.

Event Planning: Plan and execute industry/function-specific events to connect employers/alumni with students; Collaborate with other department staff to ensure event goals/objectives and logistical requirements are delivered and met; Assess effectiveness of each program or event in a timely manner. Track attendance and outcomes for each event and responsibly for reporting.

Reporting/Website Content: Prepare required reports (such as placement), program and student learning outcomes and assessment plans, and other required data/information as directed and in a timely manner.

Support BBA Admissions: represent the CMC in admissions activities such as information sessions and conduct yield-focused conversations with high-potential prospective applicants. Develop career-related marketing content for website / publications.

Occasional evening hours required for career-related events.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A business degree is highly preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience required in a business-related (e.g. marketing, accounting finance, real estate, consulting, HR/human capital, operations) or career-coaching function. Experience with interviewing or hiring candidates, coaching or in recruiting is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work independently and in a team environment. Candidate knowledge of and ability to discuss business terminology from a hiring perspective is essential. Candidate must possess coaching skills and have the ability to understand diverse cultural backgrounds. Candidate knowledge of/experience with case or technical interviews is a plus. Candidate insights into undergrad or early experience hiring and interview processes across multiple business functions is preferred. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as internet and email communication systems. Candidate working knowledge of social media tools is preferred. Physical and Environmental Demands: Sit for long periods of time