Career Services Coach

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A Career Services Coach helps people clarify career goals, build job search skills, and secure interviews and offers. The role blends one to one coaching, group workshops, and coordination with employers and internal partners to improve placement outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct one to one career coaching sessions
Support career exploration and goal setting
Review and improve resumes
Support cover letter writing
Coach interview preparation
Teach job search strategy
Support networking outreach
Guide salary negotiation preparation
Deliver career readiness workshops
Coordinate employer events
Track participant progress and outcomes
Maintain coaching notes and action plans
Create career resources and templates
Collaborate with academic and program teams
Support inclusive and accessible career services

Top Skills for Success

Active Listening

Empathy

Coaching

Goal Setting

Workshop Facilitation

Resume Writing

Interview Coaching

Career Planning

Labor Market Research

Employer Relationship Building

Stakeholder Management

Data Tracking

CRM Tools

Written Communication

Conflict Resolution

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Senior Career Services Coach

Career Services Manager Director of Career Services

Student Success Manager

Workforce Development Manager

Employer Partnerships Manager

Transition Opportunities

Recruiter Talent Acquisition Specialist Learning and Development Specialist Academic Advisor Program Manager HR Generalist

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Employer OutreachWorkshop DesignOutcome ReportingCRM ProficiencyCareer AssessmentInclusive Coaching PracticesSalary Negotiation CoachingPartnership Development

Development SuggestionsBuild a small portfolio of coaching materials, practice group facilitation, and strengthen comfort with tracking outcomes in a simple system. Seek feedback through recorded mock sessions and consider an entry level coaching credential to improve structure and consistency.

Market Intelligence Report

Career Services Coach is part of the Career & Vocational Education category.Explore our market intelligence report to see how AI and hiring demand are shifting for these roles.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$45,000 to $60,000

Mid Level$60,000 to $85,000

Senior Level$85,000 to $115,000

Growth Trend

Steady demand, supported by higher education career centers, workforce development programs, and growing interest in career coaching for career changers and adult learners.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Arizona State UniversityUniversity of CaliforniaNortheastern UniversityPurdue UniversityWestern Governors UniversityGeneral AssemblyGoodwill IndustriesYear UpLHHRandstad RiseSmart

Industry Sectors

Higher EducationCommunity CollegesEdTechBootcampsNonprofit Workforce DevelopmentStaffing And RecruitingOutplacement ServicesGovernment Workforce Agencies

Recommended Next Steps

Run five to ten mock coaching sessions and collect written feedback

Create a workshop deck and deliver it to a small audience

Build a reusable set of resume and interview templates

Learn common career services metrics and practice simple reporting

Get hands on practice with a CRM tool using a demo or volunteer role

Partner with one employer contact to plan an informational event

Join the National Career Development Association and attend one webinar

Update your resume to highlight outcomes such as placements and workshop attendance