Career Coach/Advisor

Grade: 056 Department: Office of Career and Professional Development FLSA Status: Non-exempt Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health? The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through cutting-edge research, education, and global collaboration. Our school is a special place to work because of its vibrant, mission-driven community, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to addressing some of the most pressing health challenges worldwide. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation, continuous learning, and work-life balance are valued. Learn more about the School’s mission, objectives, and core values , our Principles of Citizenship , and about the Dean’s AAA vision about our school’s ongoing strategic initiatives.

Job Summary: As a member of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD), the Career Coach/Advisor plays an important role in helping a diverse, international community of over 1,200 master's- and doctoral-level public health students leverage their public health education and training in support of their career and professional development. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides one-on-one career coaching and advising in 30 and 45-minute sessions to students and alumni in all aspects of the career development process with the goal of moving students forward in their career goals; documents student interactions; provides follow-up with resources as needed; and shares pertinent information within the coaching team. Offers 15-20 hours of coaching appointments per week and holds 400+ coaching appointments per year. Adheres to professional standards, ethics, and confidentiality in coaching and advising Delivers a comprehensive series of customized programs, workshops, and networking events to increase the career readiness skills of Harvard Chan students, offered in person or online Keeps current on key trends in recruiting and hiring, including new job and fellowship opportunities across industries of interest to Harvard Chan students, and informs staff accordingly Contributes to content development and curation of career resources e.g. print materials, website, etc. and updates as needed Contributes to the overall strategic planning of the office Works collaboratively with teammates within OCPD, Student Services, and across the School and University, including building productive partnerships with key faculty, staff, administrators, and students Serves as a key part of the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced, service-oriented team Performs other duties and projects as assigned Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience           Additional Qualifications and Skills: Master's Degree is strongly preferred ICF coaching certification preferred Demonstrated ability to coach and advise others, including extraordinary listening ability, abundant curiosity, and the ability to ask questions and offer feedback in ways that help people see possibilities for themselves. Experience advising students, including graduate-level students Experience working with communication tools such as WordPress, Canvas, Canva, Zoom, and LinkedIn Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software tools such as Symplicity and Microsoft Office Suite Effectively organize