External Partnerships
Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with external organizations, employers, graduate school admissions teams, and stakeholders including, but not limited to:

• Identifying and securing partnerships that align with the Center’s mission and goals.
• Negotiating and managing agreements, contracts, and collaboration frameworks.
• Representing the Center in meetings, events, and outreach programs.
• Leveraging partnerships to expand resources, programs, and opportunities for students.
• Tracking and reporting on the impact of these partnerships.

Personal & Professional Development
Guiding students toward self-awareness, self-discovery, self-improvement, and exposure to opportunities aiding in the discernment of calling and vocation. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting 1:1 coaching sessions to help students identify strengths, set goals, and develop action plans.
• Facilitating group workshops, seminars, and leadership programs to build skills in communication, collaboration, self-reflection, and career navigation.
• Monitoring individual student progress, providing feedback, and adjusting strategies to meet evolving needs.
• Acting as a mentor and accountability partner, encouraging students to step outside their comfort zones and take actionable steps toward interests, goals, and plans.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all coaching interactions.
• Demonstrate support for community and belonging, as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment (required)*
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned, such as special projects, programs, and developmental activities (required)*

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, business or related area of study.
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant work experience in career advising, career counseling, life coaching, leadership coaching, mentoring or related field
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Office
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to take initiative.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with key constituents.
• Demonstrated success on a team.
• Strong written, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to give polished and professional presentations.
• Demonstrated success delivering personal and professional development advice.
• Experience advising on resumes, interviewing and job search strategies.
• Ability to have a positive outlook and see the best in others.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of unique challenges to achieving post-graduate success after a liberal arts education.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally on a regular basis to meet constituents.
• Must be able to successfully pass all background checks as applicable to the position

University Driver Responsibilities: YES ☒   NO ☐
Positions with driving responsibilities for the university must be able to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and possess a valid Driver’s License.

• Education: Master’s degree in counseling, business or related area of study.
• Experience with or trained in self-assessment tools such as MBTI, StrengthsFinder, and DiSC.
• Experience leading peers on programs and/or initiatives.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with the Lutheran concept of vocation.
• Experience working at a small, liberal arts higher education institution.
• Experience with career services platforms such as Handshake.

• Some travel.
• Belief in the fundamental value of a residential, liberal arts education and its application to life after college.
• Lifting supplies up to 50lbs.