Career Coach

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution

The University of South Dakota

Working Title

Career Coach

Posting Number

NFE02843P

Department

USD-Student Services

Physical Location of Position (City)

Vermillion

Posting Text

The University of South Dakota (USD) is hiring a Career Coach for the Center for Career Design. Located in southeastern South Dakota on the banks of the Missouri River, USD is based in Vermillion-a thriving community, voted the best small town arts scene this year by USA Today. Vermillion offers many amenities typical of a thriving and vibrant university town, including excellent schools, parks, Division I athletics, diverse restaurants, and more.

USD is South Dakota's flagship university and home to the state's only law and medical schools. USD offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as select programs through our second campus, USD Sioux Falls, located in the state's largest city. With a total enrollment of approximately 10,000 students, the school's size and culture foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and a strong sense of community. The main campus features a park-like setting, and nearly all facilities have benefited from extensive renovations and new construction in recent years.

The career coach will work in Vermillion within a team environment in a brand-new facility located on the first floor of the student center to deliver innovative and comprehensive approaches to career development and readiness that support and enhance the USD experience and prepare students for success in the workforce and in life.

POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Director of the Center for Career Design, the career coach will develop a career coaching approach that teaches students the skills to design a personal career pathway and supports students in applying these skills throughout their USD experience and during their job search. The career coach will also teach a life design course and design and lead a variety of workshops on topics that include career exploration, employment / internship searches, graduate school preparation and life design. At the institutional level, the career coach will contribute to collaborative student-facing initiatives to build career competencies and mentoring into all aspects of the student experience.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree preferred or Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of job related experience required
• Proven delivery of high quality written and oral communication skills in a professional environment.
• Experience working in higher education as a career coach or academic advisor is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to college student development, peer mentoring, and teaching is strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Posting Date

09 / 26 / 2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

10 / 23 / 2025

Advertised Salary

commensurate with qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term

12 months

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Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

No

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

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This position requires

Valid Drivers License

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

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