Program Management

Monday through Friday, with possible schedule adaptation, to attend student-facing events. This job is considered “essential.” Therefore, it is required that the employee work on campus, in person. VP Area VP Area Academic Affairs Department Department 00033 - Executive Education Location Location Campus City City Salt Lake City, UT Pay Rate Range: $65,000 to $85,000 Close Date: 09/15/2026 Job Summary The David Eccles School of Business is seeking qualified applicants for a Career Coach with the Full-Time MBA Program. The ideal candidate will possess an “entrepreneurial vision,” be comfortable with change in a fast-moving environment, have a strong customer service orientation, desire to succeed in placement metrics, and a high level of professionalism. Responsibilities Provide career coaching for Full-Time MBA students using Career Center programming for career clarity, professional branding, job search strategies, interviewing skills, and offer negotiation. Builds and maintains alumni network and employer relationships to increase MBA internships and employment opportunities. Facilitate connections between MBAs and alumni. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY 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). Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Models and embraces extraordinary service levels with an emphasis on responsiveness to support full-time MBA students. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including various students, alumni, faculty, staff, and business professionals. Ability to work under pressure, with the flexibility to respond to changing priorities and fluctuating workloads. Approach responsibilities of the position proactively and self-sufficiently. Strong technical aptitude and experience with CRMs and recruiting software, social networking, job sites, advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, and survey software. A client-oriented attitude, fantastic customer service ethic, and high expectations for quality with strong attention to detail. Excellent writing and communication skills. Strong business acumen. Ability to work independently in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Preferences 10+ years of professional work experience in the private sector, with experience working in one or more fields that employ MBAs. Experience with, knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in business careers. Experience coaching domestic and international students on career pivots in a competitive market. An understanding of and appreciation for the needs and concerns of a broad MBA student body. Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, talent operations, or executive recruiting. An MBA , MS, or coaching certification is a plus. Type Special Instructions Summary The 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. 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