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Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26181

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Elizabeth Feary

406-994-4385

[email protected]

Classification Title Academic Advisor II

Working Title Career Education Coach

Brief Position Overview

The Office of Career, Internship & Student Employment Services seeks to support and advantage students through personalized career coaching. We aid students in generating and maintaining confidence and motivation to learn and engage. As part of Career Services, Career Coaches provide opportunities for students to evaluate their interests and values as they pursue meaningful and fulfilling work. Our coaches ensure students acquire the tools, resources, and counsel to develop skills and strategies to aid in defining their professional goals and navigating the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

Position Number 4N6530

Department Career Services

Division Division of Student Success

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

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FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

FTE .45

Benefits Eligible Not Eligible

Salary $23.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Join a dynamic team in Student Success where guiding students is a passion and privilege. In keeping with the mission, vision and principles of Montana State University, the state’s only public land grant institution, we are innovative and thoughtful leaders committed, in service, to advancing the future of others. We work closely with students, faculty and staff, employers, foundations, and other partners to create future focused outcomes. We use technology, metrics, and mindsets to shape our strategy and design life curriculum. We leverage the spirit of teamwork, hard work, and dedication to make our strategic plans become an operational reality.

Duties and Responsibilities

Career Education Coach – Key Responsibilities

+ Guide students in exploring career interests, aspirations, and professional development through individual and group coaching, workshops, and classroom instruction.

+ Deliver career development curriculum and support the development of essential skills including resume writing, interviewing, job/internship search strategies, and building a professional brand.

+ Help students develop Durable Skills and Career Competencies to thrive at MSU and beyond by decoding complex career-related information and tactics.

+ Maintain service excellence by tracking student progress, recording detailed client notes, and using data to inform and improve coaching practices.

Student Success Advisor-Specific Duties:

+ Conducting one-on-one and group appointments with students, reviewing appropriate learning strategies for students for Student Success via referrals through the Navigate/Early Alert program, Residence Life, MSU 101, CARE team, as well as self referral by students who know they need help with pursuing their degree.

+ Assist students decode important information, ideas and tactics to help students develop the skills necessary to receive the full benefit of their education.

+ Provides student-facing assistance and education on learning management via workshops, strategy clinics, hosting classroom lectures, assisting with the US 103 Learning Strategies course, and group appointments.

Serves all students and is vital to ensuring learning management instruction and support to enhance retention and degree completion in a variety of settings.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or a combination of education and/or experience from which comparable skills are acquired.

2. Experience in student advising at the post-secondary level or experience with career/professional coaching.

3. Demonstrated experience in program delivery and with a high degree of professionalism.

4. Demonstrated technical competence using personal computers and various software such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software & relational databases with a willingness to learn additional department and MSU specific software and programs.

5. Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced office setting.

6. Ability to troubleshoot problems and have candid conversations.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Master’s Degree, or combination of education and/or applicable experience equivalent to a master’s degree.

2. Experience facilitating and instructing small group workshops and classes.

3. Knowledge of trends in higher education, Human Resources, the economy and/or workforce development trends.

4. Demonstrated experience with teaching and learning pedagogy.

5. Experience facilitating and instructing small group workshops and classes.

6. Possess knowledge of the higher education system and related services.

The Successful Candidate Will

+ Passionate about mentoring college students and supporting their personal and professional growth.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to diverse student populations and hold candid conversations.

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, with sound judgment, initiative, and integrity.

+ Technologically proficient; comfortable adopting new digital tools to enhance student engagement and manage information.

+ Committed to student-centered learning, confidentiality, and representing the office professionally in all interactions.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

Maintain a fixed weekly schedule with flexibility to occasionally host events and interact with students during evenings and weekends.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on November 13th, 2025 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

This Position is not eligible for sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.