Career Coach

Career Coach

Salary

$44,500.00 - $46,500.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

26PRO634-2

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Career Services

Opening Date

06/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Position Announcement

The Career Services team at Utah Tech University invites applications for a Career Coach position, specifically to work with students seeking careers within College of Business programs offered at Utah Tech University. This is a three-year, one-time funded position; contingent upon funding thereafter.

Coaches students on career options within College of Business programs by assisting them in identifying strengths, interests, skills, majors, and employment resources, while incorporating a life design approach to help students create meaningful academic and career pathways. Recommends other services offered by Career Services, including internships, resume writing, department presentations, etc. Coordinates with other departments on campus for career opportunities. Information about Career Services, its great team, and exciting programs can be found online at https://career.utahtech.edu/.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in the College of Business on major-focused, in-depth career exploration, including connecting with professionals in their industry. Plan and execute college-specific events such as Meet the Firms night, networking events, employer site visits, and lunch-and-learns in collaboration with faculty and industry partners.
• Provide individualized and group career coaching for College of Business students, including career exploration, identifying strengths, interests, skills, and experiences, and supporting major selection and career direction.
• Maintain a regular presence in the Hazy building to increase visibility, accessibility, and relationship-building with College of Business students, faculty, and staff.
• Coach students on career readiness and job search strategies, including resume development, interviewing, networking, and navigating career pathways, while incorporating life design principles to help students build meaningful academic and career plans.
• Leverage tools such as Handshake, Hiration, and emerging AI platforms to support students in developing career readiness materials and exploring career paths.
• Serve as a member of the Career Services events committee, contributing to the planning, marketing, and logistics of signature events such as career fairs and boutique recruiting events.
• Build and maintain employer relationships within College of Business industries in collaboration with the Employer Relations team to support strategic partnerships and student recruitment pipelines.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to support the development, expansion, and assessment of internship and experiential learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, employers, and academic departments to develop, expand, and support internship and experiential learning opportunities, serving as a liaison to facilitate communication, coordination, and follow-up with students.
• Deliver engaging classroom presentations and workshops on career-related topics, tailored to specific majors or student populations in collaboration with faculty.
• Participate in various committees on campus that further the goals of Career Services and/or Student Success.
• Assist with tracking and data collection to monitor program effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Masters preferred.
• Knowledge of career search strategies including career coaching, mentoring, social networking, interviewing, salary negotiations, etc.
• Experience with marketing, outreach, or event promotion strategies to increase student engagement is preferred.
• Ability to take initiative and develop programs and curriculum for students and staff.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to counseling students and career exploration preferred.
• Ability to practice active listening skills and have a high level of awareness of the needs of others.
• Extremely comfortable networking and presenting in front of groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Zoom. Familiarity with career development tools such as Handshake and Hiration, and a willingness to explore and integrate emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) into career coaching practices.
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing world of career and professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with students, employees and the public.
• Familiarity with campus and student resources.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $44,000-$46,500 depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of July/August 2026. This is a three-year, one-time funded position; contingent upon funding thereafter. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins June 16, 2026; position open until filled. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@utahtech.edu or 435-652-7500.

Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/reporting-discrimination/.

For important information regarding academics, campus safety, student services, employment laws, and other regulatory requirements, visit Utah Tech University's Right-to-Know https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and Clery Act https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act websites.

Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!

Highlights from Utah Techs benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.

Employer Utah Tech University

Address Human Resources

225 S. University Avenue

St. George, Utah, 84770

Phone 435-652-4520

Website http://humanresources.utahtech.edu