Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 14

The base salary will be $67,680 - $96,590 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of recent knowledge, new abilities, recent connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving. Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western’s rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation.

At Western, the Student Experience portfolio is organized into three inter-dependent pillars that provide the programmes and supports that inspire Western Students to discover themselves; engage with their communities and thrive as learners. These Pillars are: Wellness & Wellbeing (Wellness & Equity Education, Health & Wellness and Student Support & Case Management), Sport & Recreation (Sport, Recreation, and Spirit & Tradition), and Leadership & Learning (Academic Support & Engagement and Careers & Experience). Professional and student staff working across these three pillars collaborate with student organizations and academic and administrative leaders throughout campus to foster inclusive and wholistic learning environments that maximize the potential of each student. Careers & Experience helps students deepen their academic learning and actively plan for personal and professional growth through career education, experiential learning, and industry exploration.



We foster an environment in which students are able to discover their potential and design their future.

Responsibilities

The Career Coach, Undergraduate & Professional Students will help Western students connect their academic learning to career paths and future goals in support of the University’s mission to build an equitable and thriving campus. The Career Coach, Undergraduate & Professional Students will be responsible for designing career development programming that meets the needs of undergraduate students, across all Faculties, as well as all students within Western’s Professional Programs (Dentistry, Education, Law, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy) and supports them to navigate their career and life plans. The role will assist undergraduate students and professional students with preparing for work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities, job applications and interviews, and career planning and exploration. The Career Coach, Undergraduate & Professional Students will collaborate with the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to deliver on Western’s commitment of supporting students in professional programs to develop skills for meaningful careers.

Qualifications

Education:

- Undergraduate Degree in Liberal Arts, Social Science, or related field
- Career Development Practitioner Certification completed, or in progress
- Master’s Degree in Education or related field preferred
- Coaching Certification preferred

Experience:

- 3 years of experience working in a career-related advising/coaching environment
- Experience with active listening and using coaching/advising skills (preferably in a professional development or career development context)
- 2 years of experience in Student Affairs in a higher education setting preferred
- Demonstrated use of an inclusive design framework to apply an EDI lens in career program development preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Knowledge of career development theories, Life Design framework, labour market trends, and job search skills
- Expertise in creating secure spaces for trusting/helping conversations
- Ability to avoid sharing “expert” advice and, instead,



focus on supporting people in their own learning and reflection
- Commitment to deepening coaching skills through individual reflective practice and on-going professional development
- Awareness of own social location and how it affects the power and privilege in coaching relationships
- Established ability to develop engaging and tailored curricula, group programming and digital resources, particularly for equity-deserving groups
- Non-judgmental, empathetic and creative approach to working through challenges
- Understanding of professional scope and able to make appropriate referrals to community, institutional, and student-led services, considering potential barriers to access individuals might face
- Experience facilitating reflection and learning within group settings; interest in pedagogy, group learning theories, and activity-based learning
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues both inside and outside the department
- Ability to manage own schedule and balance competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
- Appreciation of the purpose and value of quality work integrated learning in preparing students for future work and life
- Ability to maintain working knowledge of relevant technology, including facilitation tools (e.g., polling platforms), and social media/online platforms (e.g. LinkedIn)
- Possesses a reputation for resourcefulness, with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
- Intermediate Skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Google Docs, and other online productivity tools (e.g., for webinars and one-on-one online engagement)

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Career Coach, Undergraduate & Professional Students (Canada)
🏢 Western University
📍 Canada