Career Coach

The Career Services team at Utah Tech University invites applications for a Career Coach position, specifically to work with general education students and students seeking careers within College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHASS) and College of the Arts (COA) programs offered at Utah Tech University. Coaches students on general career options and those within CHASS and COA programs by assisting them in identifying strengths, interests, skills, majors, and employment resources, while incorporating a life design approach to help students create meaningful academic and career pathways. Recommends other services offered by Career Services, including internships, coordination, resume writing, department presentations, etc. Coordinates with other departments on campus for career opportunities. Information about Career Services, its great team and exciting programs, can be found online at https://career.utahtech.edu/.

• Work with students in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHASS) and College of the Arts (COA), with major-focused in-depth career exploration, networking with professionals in their industry, and working with faculty to run college-specific events.
• Work with students to assist them on identifying strengths, interests, skills and experiences that work towards declaring a major.
• Provide individual and group counseling on career preparation and job search techniques, including resume writing, interviewing skills and networking.
• Incorporate life design principles into one-on-one coaching and group workshops to help students reflect, prototype, and plan fulfilling academic and career paths.
• Leverage tools such as Handshake, Hiration, and emerging AI platforms to support students in developing career readiness materials and exploring career paths.
• Build and maintain employer relationships within assigned major and their respective industries.
• Coordinate activities between Career Services and University academic departments, deans, chairs and faculty.
• Deliver engaging classroom presentations and workshops on career-related topics, tailored to specific majors or student populations in collaboration with faculty.
• Participate in various committees on campus that further the goals of Career Services and/or Student Success.
• Assist with tracking and data collection to monitor program effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least two years in an advising, career coaching, or recruiter-type role required; experience working in a humanities and/or social sciences field, specifically with interns and/or mentorship, is desirable.
• Ability to take initiative and develop programs and curriculum for students and staff.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to counseling students and career exploration preferred.
• Ability to practice active learning skills and have a high level of awareness of the needs of others.
• Extremely comfortable networking and presenting in front of groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Zoom. Familiarity with career development tools such as Handshake and Hiration, and a willingness to explore and integrate emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) into career coaching practices.
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing world of career and professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with students, employees and the public.
• Familiarity with campus and student resources.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $44,000-$46,500 depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of August 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins June 30, 2025. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Brenda Medrano - titleix@utahtech.edu, BROWN 102, 435-879-4769.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act/.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.