Career Coach

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)
In addition to being located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, MSOE offers a competitive compensation package including base pay; PTO; 13 paid staff holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans; 403(b) retirement plan
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
1025 North Broadway (Show on map)
Jun 06, 2025
Who We Are Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world - a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention. A Small University Dedicated to Achieving Big Things MSOE is a supportive environment where everyone is valued. Our method of learning by doing is our distinction: it is how we teach, how we learn and how we serve. MSOE's top priority is serving our students. By joining our community, you are building the leaders of tomorrow. Our Mission MSOE is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are united by our six values - collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship - which represent the core of our campus culture. Under the leadership of Dr. John Walz, MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together, that propels the institution forward. At MSOE, we are dedicated to promoting an academic environment marked by an unwavering respect for every individual. Summary MSOE invites applications for a full- time Career Coach to join our Career Connections Center team. The Career Coach will provide career development coaching to current students, as well as participate in creating and implementing career development programming and resources. The Career Coach is committed to maintaining a culture of superior customer service to support a diverse population. They consistently monitor, evaluate, and recommend changes for improvement to better meet organizational needs & objectives. The Career Coach will help promote a career culture throughout campus. Essential Job Functions Provide comprehensive, individualized career coaching to current students to help develop effective job search skills and provide strategies and tools to gain internship and full-time employment, including guidance with resumes, cover letters, interview and networking skills, and Handshake & LinkedIn profiles. Develop user expertise in utilization of online career development resources: Website, Handshake, LinkedIn, and Interstride, as well as other external job search resources. Maintain industry knowledge of potential career paths, as well as current recruiting practices and timelines as related to specific majors. Other Duties and Responsibilities Consistently evaluate and update all handouts, guides, examples, and web-based resources. Actively participate in Career Fairs and other on-campus recruiting and career development related events. Provide exemplary customer service in student/alumni centered office operations. Research and collaborate with Assistant Director of Career Director of Career Development & Coaching to develop specialized career development programming for diverse student groups, with initial focus on the neurodivergent student population. Research and identify best practices and market/economic conditions to recommend changes and enhancements to improve career coaching resources. Represent the university and participate in local, regional, and national professional associations and conferences to stay current with industry standards, recruiting trends, share best practices, and increase the collaborative culture, visibility, and reputation of office. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Qualifications Associates degree or equivalent relevant experience Familiarity with and/or experience working in a Career Center and/or Higher Education preferred High ethical standards and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations Self-motivated, takes initiative, and has ability to solve problems with creativity and diplomacy, making sound judgements while working with various personalities, relationships, and circumstances Process oriented with strong organizational, attention to detail, and time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and provide deliverable on or before deadline with accuracy. Collaborative, self-directed, and outcome oriented Strong customer service focus for both internal and external constituents Demonstrated intermediate skills in computer software including Microsoft Office; MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and/or Access Ability to work late hours (8:30 pm) during 2-day Fall Career Fair and 1-day Spring Career Fair Skills and Abilities Ability to work successfully as a team member and independently. Ability to maintain composure, a positive attitude, and flexibility. Ability to build and maintain collaborative and cooperative partnerships across many varied constituents and stakeholders. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before others. Ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral form. Ability to use numbers to solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee is largely sedentary, the ability to move is required. The employee is occasionally required to traverse within their work area as well as other areas on campus to attend meetings/events and access files or information. This role does require occasional carrying/lifting 20+ lbs. for event materials (carts are typically available to assist). Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Why Join MSOE? At MSOE, we invest in our employees' professional and personal growth. MSOE offers competitive, fully comprehensive benefit plans to all full-time employees including medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance, 13 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and paid parental leave, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with company matching of up to 6% of employee earnings and immediate vesting. Educational benefits are available for employees and family members. Plus, employees have access to our state-of-the-art fitness center at no charge. Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, MSOE is just blocks away from the beautiful lakefront, the theater district, museums, sports and music venues, parks and shopping. To view more detailed information about MSOE, please visit www.msoe.edu/hr. The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the policy of MSOE to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all jobs at the University and to all the terms, benefits, and conditions of employment/enrollment. Job Code: 222