• Career Planning Coach

    University of Michigan (Dearborn, MI)


    Career Planning Coach

    How to Apply

    A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

    Job Summary

    The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan system. UM-Dearborn is a comprehensive university offering high- quality undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and currently enrolls over 9,000 students. UM-Dearborn is located 10 miles west of downtown Detroit and 35 miles east of Ann Arbor. The campus is strategically located on 200 suburban acres of the original Henry Ford Estate in the Greater Detroit Metropolitan Region.

     

    Reporting to the Director of Career Services, the Career Coach is responsible for providing career coaching of individuals and groups, creating and conducting career programming, and building relationships with student organizations and other campus constituents on behalf of the Career Services Office.

    Responsibilities*

    + Conduct individual and group career coaching using strategies and guidance based on current best practices; regularly analyze delivery model and strategy

    + Conduct regularly scheduled and on request workshops for general and specific populations

    + Establish, maintain, and grow a rapport with student organizations and campus partners

    + Stay updated on employment, recruiting, and advising trends that impact the services we provide

    + Other duties as assigned

    Required Qualifications*

    A successful candidate will need leadership, initiative, outstanding written and oral communication skills, collegial professionalism, be tech savvy and have integrity.

     

    Candidates should be able to fluidly work with students, alumni, faculty, staff, employers and community members.

     

    + Bachelor?s degree required; completed or actively working towards a master?s degree preferred

    + 1 - 3 years advising/coaching/tutoring and/or working in higher education with diverse constituencies (faculty, staff, students, alumni)

    + Commitment to building relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni and employers

    + Experience in developing and facilitating impactful programming for university-level students; career or professional development programming preferred

    + Demonstrated commitment in supporting and serving all students and their development

    Desired Qualifications*

    + Experience with many, if not all, of the following (or similar) tools: Google Apps for Education, AI tools (ex.: UM-GPT), Microsoft Office, Canva, Salesforce, 12twenty and other tools commonly used in higher education

    + Strong organizational skills to coordinate multiple priorities, work at high standards, and meet deadlines within a required timeframe

    + Knowledge and understanding of best practices in higher education career services/readiness

    + A collaborative approach to their work and relationships while also able to take initiative and work autonomously

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Background Screening

     

    The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    268117

     

    Working Title

     

    Career Planning Coach

     

    Job Title

     

    Career Planning Counselor

     

    Work Location

     

    Dearborn Campus

     

    Dearborn, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Dbn Off Acad Affairs

     

    Department

     

    Dbn Experience **Posting Begin/End Date**

     

    8/29/2025 - 9/12/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Academic & Student Services