Company Description:
Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically, socially, and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation, and the world.
Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1,200 acres.
Our excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability insurances, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, an employee assistance program, paid time off, use of the University pool and fitness center, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance. For more information about our benefits, visit https://norwich.trgportal.com.
Job Description:
Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by supporting student retention initiatives through counseling/coaching students in all aspects of career education to include, career exploration and planning, resume and cover letter preparation, interview coaching, personal branding, goal setting, salary and promotion negotiation, networking techniques, job and internship search strategies. Supports students one-on-one and in group settings. Works as a part of a collaborative team to ensure students feel confident and prepared for internships and post-graduate work.
Hybrid work schedule may be authorized for this position after a six-month probationary period.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the career coach to the following majors: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Exercise Science, Health Science, Pre-Nursing, Neuroscience, Physical Education, Nursing, Cyber Security, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Undeclared, Non-Matriculated, and Flexible Pathways.
- Coaches and counsels students on career-readiness skills such as identifying career interests and goals, career planning and exploration, personal branding, resume/cover letter writing, salary and compensation negotiation, networking technique and strategy, interviewing technique, internship/job search strategy, internship for credit process and data tracking, best practices with AI and ATS software navigation, graduate school resources and planning, and professional skills development.
- Develops and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with faculty, students, staff, alumni and employers to enhance and support academic and career programming, experiential learning opportunities, and workforce preparation and recruitment initiatives.
- Supports First Destination Graduate outcomes with student and faculty outreach to increase participation.
- Co-organizes and co-manages marketing and social media initiatives and assists team with website changes in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Office.
- Collaborates in the development of new strategies to reach key constituents both on and off campus to create value for all students.
- Creates innovative and dynamic career-focused sessions for targeted audiences relating to general and specialized career-related topics.
- Presents regularly in a variety of group settings (classes, clubs, orientation, and athletic teams) on career-related topics.
- Assist with career-related events, including planning, management and evaluation, such as career fairs for the (Center for Career Readiness) CCR, on-campus recruiting initiatives, panels, College to Career Series, and other events as needed.
- Represents both Norwich University and the Center for Career Readiness to the public at both on campus and off campus events, such as alumni events, local networking and business events if appropriate, accepted student events, and employer visits.
- Keeps up to date on trends and best practices and career-related resources across a wide-range of industries across all appropriate majors.
- Monitors and updates online resources to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date career-related information, employment trends, and major-related skills.
- Supervises select career ambassadors with special projects in support of the CCR mission.
Other Functions
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
- Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
- Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned.
- Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.
- Speaks, reads, and writes in English.
- Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in counseling, social work, higher education/education, human resources, psychology or other related field preferred.
- 2 years of experience in higher education, education, human resources/recruiting or human services field.
- Certifications in Strong, MBTI, FCD, or GFCD preferred.
- One-on-one or group coaching or counseling experience.
- Excellent public speaking, presentation, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills, outstanding organizational skills and superb attention to detail.
- Able to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
- Be adaptable to the constantly changing demographics of students through both technology and understanding of generational differences.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook). Experience with major-related career resources and online platforms such as Handshake or other career management systems/platforms, O-Net, Bureau for Labor Statistics, career assessments such as Focus2, MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, StrengthsQuest, CliftonStrengths Assessment (formerly StrengthsFinder), interviewing platforms such as Big Interview, job and internship sites, e-portfolios, LinkedIn.
- Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 15 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus.
- Work some evening or weekend hours.
- Travel as needed (public or private transportation).
Environmental Conditions
- Indoor work at a computer workstation.
- Low level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes.
Additional Information:
Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.
Application Instructions:
Please provide a cover letter, resume, 3 references, and Norwich application.
Interviews for qualified applicants will begin in late June.
