Job Description
Posting Details
Classification Information
Classification Type
EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Career Coach supports the mission of the Office of Career Services by advising undergraduate and graduate students to maximize their career potential and readiness for experiential learning and post-graduation opportunities. This position serves as the primary liaison to an assigned college or school, collaborating with faculty and staff to integrate career development and career readiness into the student experience. The Career Coach provides individualized and group advising on career exploration, self-assessment, internships, and employment preparation, including resume development, interviewing, and job search strategies. The position also conducts engaging presentations and workshops to support career readiness, professional development, and experiential learning. In addition, this role creates, manages, and implements programs (i.e. Resume Drive, Mock Interview Event) that enhance student success and professional growth. The Career Coach also assists with managing student career training programs and initiatives, including the Peer Career Coaches Program, while contributing to data collection, program assessment, and strategic planning in collaboration with the Leadership Team. Through innovative programming, employer engagement, and personalized coaching, the Career Coach helps students connect academic learning with real-world experiences to achieve their career goals and long-term success.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The mission of the Office of Career Services (OCS) is to provide centralized, comprehensive, and progressive interdisciplinary programs, services, and resources to prepare A&T undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni for the achievement of personal, professional, and career development that meets the needs of a global society. Career Services is customer focused and centralizes the functions of full-time employment, internships, cooperative education, part-time employment, post-graduation employment, and career counseling. The centralized, comprehensive, and progressive programs, services, and resources provided by the Office are tailored to be a gateway for the enhancement of the skills necessary to keep the A&T Aggie competitive in the workplace.
Minimum Requirements
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Higher Education, Counseling, Business, or a closely related field and 1 year of experience in career services, counseling, recruiting, HR, or higher education; or a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Higher Education, Counseling, Business, or a closely related field and 3 years of experience in career services.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals, groups, and teams.
- Must be proficient with technology platforms (Career Management Systems, i.e., Handshake) and interested in identifying and adopting technological advances in the field.
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
- Strong interpersonal, marketing, outreach, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
- High energy with an open, friendly personable attitude.
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to departmental goals and initiatives.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Experience working in a college or university career services environment.
- Familiarity with NACE Career Readiness Competencies and career coaching frameworks.
- Experience with Handshake or other career management platforms.
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting student engagement and assessment data to support program evaluation, reporting, departmental planning, and evidence-based decision-making.
- Demonstrated success developing and facilitating career-related programming, workshops, training initiatives, and employer engagement activities that support student career readiness and professional development.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title
Career Coach
Position Number
007427
Recruitment Salary Range
Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA
Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track
No
FTE
40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division
Career Services
Organizational Location
VP for Engagement and Outreach
Organizational Unit
Career Development
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA3162
Open Date
08/10/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
08/23/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
08/23/2026
Date Position Available
September 21,2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more; - Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
- and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
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Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Self employment, Internship, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours