Part-Time Career Coach (Career Services Consultant)

Department

THE ONEILL SCHOOL - BL SPEA (BL-SPEA-IUBLA)

Department Information

Founded in 1972, the ONeill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is a nationally ranked academic institution located on the campus of Indiana University and home to one of the nations top Master of Public Affairs programs. The ONeill School is the largest school of public administration and public policy in the United States, boasting an alumni network of more than 37,000.

The ONeill School of Public and Environment Affairs works to build a better world by stewarding the development of welcoming societies, democratic governance, and a healthy, sustainable environment. With partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, we pursue education, scholarship, and civic engagement at the crossroads of policy, science, and management. We give our students the knowledge and skills to have a significant impact around the globe.

Our values

• Excellence: Aiming to be the best in all that we do and developing the professional and personal capabilities necessary to improve the world through our work.
• Meaning and impact: Pursuing careers and service that add purpose and meaning to our lives, encouraging others to do so, and improving quality of life for individuals and societies.
• Ongoing learning: Continuously developing the skills, knowledge, experience, and sound judgment necessary for wise and informed decision-making.
• Well-being: Emphasizing the well-being and safety of individuals and the health of our natural environment as essential for thriving communities and well-functioning, just societies.

Job Summary

ONeill Career Hub Career Coaches are key mentors and strategists dedicated to empowering ONeill students and alumni. A person in this role will bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional success by providing expert coaching, developing innovative programming, and ensuring the data integrity that drives our offices success.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Assists undergraduate students and alumni with professional and career development, exploration, decision-making, goal setting, and planning, via 1-on-1 career coaching appointments and small groups.
• Researches and develops specific knowledge about the skills, abilities, and competencies required by industries and organizations hiring. Meets with employers and alumni to learn about industry trends, application and interview recommendations, and other valuable knowledge that can be shared with students and alumni.
• Consults and collaborates effectively with Career Hub leadership team and fellow career coaches to share student, industry, employer, and other relevant information. Problem solves concerns with student, employer, alumni, staff and faculty stakeholders.
• Assists in the process of collecting and tracking data for office assessment purposes.
• Creates and implements resources, services, and programs that anticipate or responds to trends in the preparation, recruiting, and hiring of students.
• Administers student internship courses; monitor student performance and progress; communicate with Career Hub leadership team and internship supervisors as needed.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors degree in public affairs, higher education, business or related field.

Preferred

• Masters degree in public affairs, higher education, business or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred

• 2 years in career consulting or related field.

SKILLS

Required

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with a variety of populations.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism.
• Exhibit time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrate a high commitment to quality.
• Possess flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Counseling skills, skills, understanding of college student success, knowledge of career development services in higher education.
• Driven to acquire knowledge in hiring and recruiting.
• Highly thorough and dependable.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

The appointment is anticipated to run through the end of May, 2027.

Renewal of the position may be possible for academic year 2027-2028 (August 2027-May 2028) based on successful performance and available funding.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$20.00 - $26.00 per hour based on experience.

Work Hours

20 hours per week

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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