Experiential Learning & Career Advisor

Classification Title:

Career Coach

Job Description:

The Beyond120 Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking a Career Coach who will serve as an Experiential Learning & Career Advisor. The Experiential Learning & Career Advisor will leverage industry-related experience (non-profit, public, and private sectors) and an appreciation of a liberal arts education to provide individual guidance to CLAS students as they evaluate career paths and pursue internship or full-time employment options. In collaboration with Beyond120 faculty, staff, and other partners, career coaches provide an added level of support necessary to prepare CLAS students for career success. Career coaches also serve an important role in supporting the Employer and Partnership Engagement Specialist in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with employers to expand opportunities for current and future students. Career Coaches serve as mentors, coaches, advisors, and ultimately are champions focused on the success of CLAS students. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Direct Student Professional Development Advising

• Serves as a career coach for CLAS students to advance career and professional development.
• Provides individual or group career coaching to students to develop new career plans in topics such as interviewing skills, job search strategies, developing and refining resume writing, application procedures and strategies, networking, and general career decision-making strategies.

Student Engagement

• Coordinate and manage the creation of career readiness programs, and resources targeted to students across all College units.
• Collaborate with the Employer and Partnership Engagement Specialist as they engage employers to create opportunities for students.
• Travel on select student excursions and/or site visits to businesses and employers.
• Customizes programs, services, and resources to advance Beyond120’s career engagement plan to support the needs of the diverse student body.

Administrative

• Aids in maintaining quantitative and qualitative records for various types of interactions for assessment and reporting purposes to demonstrate impact. Responsible for tracking and reporting on student engagement. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of employment trends and appropriate career development expertise.
• Maintains and updates existing resources and documentation for career and professional development resources.
• Conducts research and prepares reports as directed. Stay current with recent trends, resources, and research related to career and professional development.
• Collaborate with the Beyond120 team to promote programs, services, events, resources, internships, and employment opportunities to students.
• Prepare recommendations and identify opportunities for growth to align with university and state-level mandates and strategic plans.

Partnerships

• Coordinates and conducts existing outreach activities, when appropriate, with other university departments, employers, students, and personnel.
• Serves as point of contact for departments and academic units to support career engagement. Gathers and disseminates career information concerning the application and implementation of all career development and/or recruitment programs functions.
• Facilitate collaborative partnerships with faculty and staff to ensure customization for each academic unit.

Other duties as assigned.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Florida and the Gator Nation with over 800 faculty. As the largest college on campus, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is charged with teaching the university’s core curriculum. We are home to the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and the physical, natural and mathematical sciences.

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville

Advertised Salary:

The salary range is $45,000 – $55,000, competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability, and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program , which provides big savings at various business and retailers!

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required and 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of career counseling and student development.
• Understanding of and ability to articulate the value of liberal arts and sciences education.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret academic program requirements and provide advice.
• Knowledge of or ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community, and the ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions and the knowledge of career counseling tools and resources.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

No