Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

About the Linder College of Business

  About Lindner College of Business, Career Services The University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business (LCB) delivers academic excellence with an emphasis on experiential learning in a multi-disciplinary environment, adding real-world value to students and the communities they serve. The college enrolls over 4,500 undergraduate students and 1,100 graduate students and provides them with unique opportunities to build professional experience, cultural competency and leadership skills through co-operative education, internships, field-study research, and cross-disciplinary centers. The college’s new $120 million, 225,000-square-foot facility, Carl H. Lindner Hall, which opened in Fall 2019, positions Lindner among the nation’s best business schools with excellent programs and high growth potential.

LCB Student Services includes an award- winning team of career development professionals who coach LCB students through their co-op and full-time job searches and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with employers in the Cincinnati region and beyond. Co-op at Lindner is a game changer, enabling students to engage in multiple, paid, professional work experiences that fit the real and varying needs of employers. The team is agile and connected– coaches nurture relationships with employer partners, advise students, and teach a required career development course. As a result of the team’s stellar work developing relationships with students and employers, they were recently awarded the “Exemplary Career Center Program” by the National Career Development Association (NCDA).

Job Overview

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 provides 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.

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

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 a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $50,000 - $53,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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