Career Advancement Coach

Job description

Details

nOpen Date 09/04/2026

nRequisition Number PRN17450N

nJob Title Organizational Development Specialists

nWorking Title Career Advancement Coach

nCareer Progression Track P00

nTrack Level P3 - Career

nFLSA Code Administrative

nPatient Sensitive Job Code? No

nType Non Benefited Staff / Student

nTemporary? No

nStandard Hours per Week 0-19

nFull Time or Part Time? Part Time

nShift Day

nWork Schedule Summary

nAble to work two evenings per week and approximately two Saturdays per semester. A schedule will be developed to align with both parties’ needs, with occasional adjustments to support student-facing events.

nThis position is fully on-site and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work arrangements. As an essential campus role, the employee is required to work in person at the University of Utah to directly support students, colleagues, departmental operations, events, and other business needs.

nIs this a work study job? No

nVP Area Academic Affairs

nDepartment 00033 - Executive Education

nLocation Campus

nCity Salt Lake City, UT

nType of Recruitment External Posting

nPay Rate Range $32 to $40 / hour

nClose Date 10/31/2026

nPriority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

nJob Summary

nThe David Eccles School of Business is seeking a part-time Career Advancement Coach to deliver, maintain, and further develop an existing comprehensive and innovative Career Advancement program. The target audience is students in the three working professional MBA programs (Executive MBA weekend, Professional MBA evening, and MBA Online), with an emphasis on the PMBA and MBAO populations.

nThis role includes providing individualized career coaching and collaborating with MBA teams to support professional development, career advancement, job searches, and entrepreneurship. The Career Advancement Coach will help students clarify career goals, identify actionable next steps, navigate career transitions, and make effective use of available career resources and opportunities.

nThe ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of career coaching and career paths, as well as extensive knowledge of the employment market and corporate hiring practices. This individual will also collaborate with the Employer Relations team to increase employment opportunities for students and to promote networking and recruiting.

nResponsibilities

nnnPartner with the full-time Career Advancement Manager to understand current processes, benchmarks, resources, programming, and the evolving needs of students.

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nnProactively develop relationships with current PMBA and MBAO students to engage them in Career Advancement Services, provide individualized career coaching, and support progress toward career goals.

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nnConduct one-on-one career coaching sessions to help students clarify career goals, identify next steps, navigate career transitions, and develop actionable career advancement or job-search strategies.

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nnIntroduce coaching and support students in getting started, sharing key career benchmarks, resources, and individualized guidance based on their goals and career stage.

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nnCoach students on career development topics including resume and LinkedIn strategy, networking, interviewing, job-search strategy, career advancement, and professional positioning.

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nnProactively communicate and engage with students to share the value of Career Advancement Services and career coaching through various media, including webinars and presentations, Canvas program courses, program brochures, student information emails, and other communication channels.

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nnCollaborate with MBA program teams and Employer Relations colleagues to connect students with relevant career development, networking, and recruiting opportunities.

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nnTrack student engagement and progress toward career goals and contribute to program benchmarks, outcomes, and continuous improvement efforts.

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n nDepartment Support and On-Site Work Expectations

nThis position is part of a larger, collaborative department, and responsibilities may extend beyond the primary functional area described in this posting. Employees may be asked to support programs, projects, events, operational needs, or other priorities across the department based on business needs. Duties and assignments may evolve over time and may include other responsibilities appropriate to the position.

nMinimum Qualifications

nEQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

nDepartment may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

nOrganizational Development Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

nOrganizational Development Specialist, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

nPreferences

nnn5 or more years of post-undergraduate work experience in career coaching, corporate recruiting, or a related coaching role

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nnCertified coach, or working toward a coaching certification through the International Coaching Federation ( ICF ), Co-Active Coaching, Appreciative Advising, or a similar organization

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nnExcels at relationship building, active listening, asking open-ended questions, and providing individualized, forward-focused feedback

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nnDemonstrated success coaching individuals through career decisions, transitions, advancement opportunities, and job-search strategies

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nnDemonstrated success in prospect and client/student engagement, with strong results in motivating people to take action

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nnAdaptable and respectful when working across a breadth of graduate student identities, ages, career levels, and life experiences

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nnCurrent and competent in resume editing and LinkedIn profile optimization for recruiter screening

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nnUnderstands how AI is impacting the hiring process and job-search strategies

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nnExperience providing effective mock interview feedback for early- to mid-career professionals

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nnKnowledgeable about Core Career Competencies

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nnExperience with career and coaching assessment tools such as Gallup StrengthsFinder, Career Leader, DISC , or similar tools

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nnCertified in Gallup StrengthsFinder preferred

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nnComfortable with public speaking and presenting to large groups

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nnA client-oriented attitude, strong customer service ethic, and high expectations for quality

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nnValues collaboration and understands the importance of systems thinking and stakeholder engagement within an organization

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nnStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students at all career levels, faculty, staff, and Eccles/University colleagues

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nnA warm and approachable personality with a highly developed sense of empathy and humor

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nnBelief in and respect for the value of higher education

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nnApproaches responsibilities proactively and independently, with excellent time-management skills

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nnExhibits a growth mindset

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nnExcellent verbal and written communication skills.

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nnExperienced Zoom user

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nnExperience working in higher education, preferably within a business school

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nnUnderstands the drivers of college rankings data

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nnA track record of measurable results

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nnPast or present member of MBA CSEA , NACE , MPACE , NACADA , or a similar professional organization

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nnFamiliarity with Canvas

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nnExperience with Salesforce or 12Twenty is a plus

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n nSpecial Instructions Summary

nAdditional Information

nThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

nThis position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

nThe University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

nVeterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

nConsistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

nTo request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the:University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

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Worksite address

salt lake city, UT, 84193, US

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