Career Development - Career Coach in Residence - Temporary

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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To apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a completed application and résumé through the University's online application system. Applications submitted outside of the official Careers at SHU website will not be considered. Applicants should not apply through third-party or external job sites, as such postings may be fraudulent or may misrepresent opportunities that are no longer available at the University. A cover letter or statement of interest is preferred for all staff positions. 

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Part-time position, 10 hour/week, 13 weeks

Position Summary

Provide career planning and job search counseling to students within the College of Health Professions (CHP).  Assist students and alumni with fostering job search readiness skills and assist with document preparation as well as job and internship searches. Assist the Director with career readiness initiatives as needed.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide career development services to undergraduate and/or graduate students within the College of Health Professions.
• Provide job search counseling to students and occasionally select alumni population and undergraduate students as needed;
• Utilize career management software to maintain accurate data records  
• Assist Director to create career readiness resources for healthcare and public health student population
• Work alongside Director to assist with student programming support as assigned
• Contribute to office-wide initiatives and events as assigned
• Support special projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. 
• Willingness and ability to learn new software including Career Management Software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outgoing personality with strong customer-service mindset.
• Strong interest in the field of career development.  
• 5+ years of full-time working experience, preferably in higher education in the career development or admissions function.
• Experience working with undergraduate or graduate business students a plus. 

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.
 

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.