Career and Placement Coach - Engineering and Technology
July 21
🏡 Remote – Anywhere in California
Description
• Ensure students are effectively exposed to opportunities within the engineering and technology space, that they obtain excellent internships and jobs, and that they have the preparation to enter and grow in the industry • Provide individual coaching and support to engineering and technology pathway students, focusing on career exploration; career road mapping and skills development; applying for internships, jobs, graduate school, or fellowship opportunities; and the bar for success in the Scholar’s identified function and industry • Maintain records of all appointments, presentations, and services to students • Partner with the Engineering and Technology Account Manager to support the recruitment and preparation of Scholars for these internship and job opportunities • Collaborate with the Mentorship team to facilitate high-impact relationships between Scholars and industry mentors, ensuring their active participation and benefit
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree required • Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including 3+ years providing career/grad school coaching in higher ed, specializing in coaching students into engineering or technology careers OR 3+ years in an engineering and/or technology field • Ability to build strong rapport with diverse college students • Strong knowledge of engineering and technology career paths and the job market • Results-driven with an adaptable approach to achieving goals • Deep understanding of the college-to-career journey for underrepresented students • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong analytical and organizational abilities • Capacity to balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively • Experience using database tools for documentation and reporting (Salesforce preferred)
Benefits
• High-quality health, dental, and disability insurance • Three weeks of paid vacation (four weeks after two years of employment) • Generous professional development funding • Access to an employer-matched retirement plan
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