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University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and worldthis is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Do You Want to Know Why This Role Rocks:

You will be empowering future leaders by using your expertise, to provide personalized career guidance and resources, helping students navigate their career journeys with confidence. Developing meaningful relationships and empower students to communicate their value, explore career options, and find their perfect fit in the professional world. You shape success stories through your support being instrumental in guiding students towards achieving their career goals and dreams.

This role is perfect for you if you:

- - Love working with college students - Have a coaching mindset and can motivate others - Are a resourceful problem-solver and researcher - Can present information clearly and engagingly

\ What Youll Do:

• Empower Through One-on-One Coaching:Offer personalized coaching sessions to help students identify their strengths, set career goals, and plan their professional journeys.
• Guide Career Exploration:Assist students in exploring various career options, providing them with the tools and resources they need to make informed decisions.
• Connect with Resources:Help students access and utilize a wide range of career resources, from resume writing assistance to interview preparation and job search strategies.

\ *We caution you to only apply or refer someone if:\ *You want to make a difference being a part of shaping the future careers of young adults. You want to work within a supportive and innovative team environment. You enjoy professional development and continuous learning opportunities. Were counting on it and counting on you applying or referring a great person to apply and become part of our team!

Summary of Responsibilities

Coordinates and delivers career development programming, resource materials, and/or career coaching to students, alumni and/or community members. Provides professional development opportunities, and maintains participant relationships to enable successful career planning.

Essential Functions

• Educates or advises program participants individually, or in groups through various mediums to enable career exploration and professional development. Administers and interprets career inventory assessments, materials development, and career decisions.
• Provides expertise in one (1) or more areas including, but not limited to, resume development and interviewing skills, career readiness and decision-making, career coach referrals, and/or job search techniques.
• Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and/or employment preparation. Presents professional development workshops as well as coordinates and participates in career outreach such as job fairs. May lead staff as assigned.
• Provides input to leadership regarding the development of coaching and/or co-curricular programming across the University.

Commitment

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence.WSU is the only urban-serving public univ ersity in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.