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Career Services – Student Career Coach

Pay: $8.00/hour
Hours: 15–20 hours per week (flexible around class schedule)
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Tarleton State University - Stephenville Campus - Thompson Student Center, Suite 21

Position Overview

The Student Career Coach serves as a peer leader within Career Services, supporting fellow students and alumni in career exploration, professional development, and meaningful connections to opportunity. As part of a growing and highly visible team, this role plays a key part in expanding access to career resources and helping develop career-ready Texans.

Student Career Coaches are trusted representatives of Career Services and contribute directly to the success of campus-wide initiatives, employer engagement, and student career readiness.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Real-world experience coaching and developing peers
  • Strong communication and presentation skills valued by employers
  • Hands-on involvement in career programming and campus-wide initiatives
  • The ability to confidently navigate and teach the job search process
  • Direct insight into employer expectations and hiring trends
  • Leadership experience in a highly visible, student-facing role

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide one-on-one career coaching to students and alumni, including resume reviews, mock interviews, and job search guidance
  • Support students in career exploration, including interpretation and use of Focus2Career assessments
  • Deliver presentations to classes, student organizations, and campus partners
  • Support high-impact career events and employer engagement initiatives
  • Empower students to independently navigate their career development and job search process
  • Track and report student engagement and program data to support continuous improvement
  • Communicate professionally with students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers via email, phone, and virtual platforms
  • Provide occasional front desk support, including greeting visitors and responding to inquiries
  • Participate in regular team meetings, training, and performance evaluations
  • Assist with additional projects and initiatives as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current Tarleton State University student in good academic standing
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Confidence in public speaking and presenting to groups
  • Demonstrated professionalism and ability to represent the university positively
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Commitment to providing excellent customer service

Additional Expectations

  • Availability for occasional evening or weekend events, including orientations, presentations, and Texan Tour
  • Consistent communication with supervisors and team members using platforms such as Microsoft Teams and email
  • Successful completion of training and annual performance review for continued employment

Required Application Materials

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Fall Class Schedule