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Manager Career Coaching

ConnecticutOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$65,000–$75,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Career Coaching
  • Team Leadership
  • Student Engagement
  • Career Development
  • Higher Education
  • HR
  • Resume Writing
  • Interview Skills
  • Job Search
  • Career Transitions

Nice to have

  • Adult Learners
  • Peer Career Coaches

Role summary

Post University is seeking a Manager of Career Coaching to lead career coaching initiatives for adult learners and alumni. This hands-on role involves building and developing a team of Career Coaches, delivering personalized coaching, designing and leading workshops and programs, and partnering with faculty to integrate career readiness into the student experience. The goal is to help students achieve their career goals and build confidence. The position requires 3+ years of experience in career development, higher education, or HR, with a passion for student success.

Make an impact on students’ futures.

Post University is seeking a dynamic Manager of Career Coaching to lead career coaching initiatives for our diverse student and alumni population, primarily working adults advancing or changing careers.

In this hands-on role, you’ll lead a team of Career Coaches, drive student engagement, and deliver coaching, programming, and career-readiness initiatives that help students confidently achieve their goals.

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 | Schedule: Monday–Friday (flexibility for evenings/weekends) in person at Post's main campus and downtown Waterbury location.

What You’ll Do

  • Build, coach, and develop a team of Career Coaches and Peer Career Coaches.
  • Deliver personalized career coaching (resume, interviews, job search, career transitions)
  • Design and lead workshops, outreach campaigns, and career programs
  • Partner with faculty and campus teams to embed career readiness into the student experience
  • Drive engagement with career tools and track program outcomes.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3+ years in career development, higher ed, HR, or related field
  • Experience coaching or advising students or adult learners
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
  • Passion for helping students build confidence and achieve career success

Why Join Us?

At Post University, you’ll help transform lives by connecting students to meaningful career outcomes—while building innovative programs that make a real difference.


M-F, with some weekends and nights.
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