Career & Internship Coach
Career & Internship Coach
STATUS: Full-time, Exempt
Career Services / The Office of Career & Personal Development.
LOCATION: Grand Rapids Lettinga Campus
REPORTS TO: The Office of Career & Personal Development.
SALARY: $49,000
SUMMARY:
This position provides excellent service to students and alumni for their career preparation and advancement needs. Their primary objectives are to help students with all aspects of professional development as well as assisting students in finding employment both during their education and after graduation and support students' long-term career goals. Career Coaches develop and maintain strategic employer partnerships to create a robust pipeline of industry opportunities (e.g., jobs, internships) for students and recent graduates. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University's mission, vision, and values that include diversity, equity and inclusion.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bachelor's degree required.
- Career Development, Career Coach or Employment Specialist credentials preferred or acquired within 2 years of hire.
- 1-3 years of experience in a student-facing role within higher education, such as admissions, student activities, academic advising, student services, or working in industry as a career counselor, coach, or recruiter.
- Experience delivering workshops or presentations to groups on topics related to professional development, communication skills, or college readiness.
- Practical experience in providing direct guidance (e.g., mentoring, tutoring, peer advising) to individuals on decision-making or skill development.
- Familiarity with or exposure to career services functions, including resume/cover letter review, job search strategies, or career fair coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and work styles, and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, meet deadlines and accomplish goals.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both written and oral which transcend diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to employers, alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and others while maintaining professionalism and appropriate confidentiality.
- Demonstrated problem solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the university.
- Business office environment. Prolonged sitting and standing. Use of personal computer and telephone (eye and hand strain). Some travel between locations required (own transportation).
- No regular lifting requirements, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems.
- Must be able to work an irregular schedule, evenings or Saturday as needed, additional hours during peak times or as required.
Davenport University is committed to building and supporting a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. Davenport University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants and students without unlawful discrimination based on national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, veteran, or military status, marital status, height, weight, genetic information, or other protected status
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Revision Date: 1/05/2026
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