Career Coach

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University’s curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.  

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint “Village on the Erie Canal,” SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo — the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.  

Job Summary:

SUNY Brockport is currently accepting applications for a Career Coach. The person in this role will advance the mission of SUNY Brockport by developing, engaging, and building relationships with students, campus partners, and industry professionals who are aligned with the University’s strategic objectives, programs and initiatives. The Career Coach will serve an essential role in supporting students in connecting to resources, experiences, and opportunities which will enhance their Brockport education and prepare them for meaningful careers. In addition to individual career advisement, they will also collaborate with campus partners to facilitate career readiness initiatives across campus, and with community partners to build and support off-campus opportunities. We are currently hiring two career coaches to work with Nursing and STEM majors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or equivalent) in an appropriate field by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
• Expertise or a background in one or more of the following is required: (a) career development (b) student advisement/coaching (c) marketing/communications and/or (d) data analysis. Please speak to your qualifications for any of the above focus areas in your application.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct professional experience in nursing or a STEM field.
  OR
• Master’s degree in higher education administration, or similar field, from a regionally accredited college or university (or equivalent).
• Experience with First Destination Surveys and/or data collection and analysis or experiencing in marketing/social media.
• Familiarity with Handshake platform and/or related career development software.
• Training and/or certification in student coaching/advising, career readiness competencies and student development models.
• Strong project management and follow-up skills.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Salary and Benefits:

The minimum salary for this position is $55,151.
May be benefits eligible; Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport! This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Application Instructions:

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

New York State Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.