Career Coach, Career Services Center, Carl H. Lindner College Of Business, Hybrid

Career Coach, Career Services Center, Carl H. Lindner College of Business, Hybrid

Lindner is seeking applicants to fill two open Career Coach positions. The Career Coach is a passionate advocate for business students and actively leads and contributes to institution-wide efforts to further career development and placement. The Career Coach provides student guidance and career support including connecting students to industry specific employment.

Career Coaches are members of the integrated Student Services team, working alongside experts in career development and partnership support, as well as connecting with academic advisors and experiential learning specialists to support cooperative education. Career Coaches provide coaching to Lindner Business students, empowering students to explore their major and career through understanding themselves, gaining experience to complement their academic careers and preparing for experiential opportunities with their job search.

We are expecting this position to start January 2026. This position will have the option of a hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office/2 days work from home) for those with a residence within OH/IN/KY following 90 days of training. Residence must be in the tri-state area within reasonable distance to UC Main Campus to have ability to report to campus as required. Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.

Essential Functions

• Provides guidance, coaching and support to students throughout their career development process; including major/career exploration; experience building and professional transition.
• Responsible for educating students through one-on-one appointments, presentations, workshops, and print/virtual resources.
• Assist students and alumni during individual appointments, walk-in sessions and group settings to provide career development services and resources.
• Assist students with developing professional skills (e.g., resumes, interviews, networking) and facilitate connections to resources, services and events targeting co-op and job opportunities.
• Support career education programing and presentations for classroom visits, student groups and new student orientations.
• Teach career courses to both undergraduate and graduate students.
• Assist with planning and implementation of career events and job fairs.
• Implement administrative and student-focused tasks supporting the department's overall mission
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required.

Required Experience

• One (1) year of professional related work experience is required.
• Two (2) years of part-time work experience qualifies.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master's Degree in education, higher education administration, college student development, college student personnel administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience working in a University Career Services Office

Application Process Information

Please submit an online application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• List of 3 references. References will be checked for finalist.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary range of up to $50,000 based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.