Career Coach

Position Information

Position Information


Working Title
Career Coach


Department
College of Arts & Sciences-0906


Requisition Number
S_260577


Posting Open Date
07/28/2026


Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
08/10/2026


Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Description of Work


The Career Coach will serve undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences to increase their understanding of and preparation for quality post-graduation opportunities. Primarily, the Career Coach will facilitate students' self-exploration of interests, abilities, and values as well as their understanding of career options related to their academic programs, with special consideration of the unique needs of different populations, especially historically underserved first-generation, low-income, and ethnic minority students. Additionally, the Career Coach will emphasize the importance of experiential learning opportunities that will contribute to students' readiness to successfully pursue those career options. Collaboration with advisors and faculty across the College as well as with UNL Career Services will help inform and guide this work. Through direct interaction with students in 1-1 coaching sessions, classroom and student organization presentations, and teaching of an elective career development/experiential learning course, the Career Coach will help students develop the ability to articulate their skills and qualifications in their resumes, cover letters and interviews as well as through networking activities both in-person and online. The Career Coach will also build and maintain relationships with employers and alumni.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See .


Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of experience working with high school or college students in an educational support, counseling, social work, achievement, advising, or mentoring setting; OR two (2) years of experience in recruitment/talent acquisition/hiring, or training/development required, with evidence of 1:1 interaction. A relevant master's degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Experience must demonstrate an ability to learn and translate extensive career information, policies and procedures.
• Must have demonstrated organization, time management, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to both collaborate and self-manage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, student affairs, counseling, human resources, or related field. Background in liberal arts and sciences.
• Academic and/or career advising experience and background in career services.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with a variety of groups including historically underserved first-generation, low-income, and ethnic minority populations.
• Experience building relationships across multiple constituencies and managing projects.
• Three (3) years' experience in higher education setting.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No


Physical Required
No


Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No


Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes


Posted Salary
$43,000/year minimum


How to Apply


Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact


Niveen Dineh
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Job Category (old)
Managerial/Professional


Job Type
Full-Time


Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE


Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No


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Appointment End Date