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Career Coach and Employer Engagement Manager

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2025 CLOSED ON 3/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Coach and Employer Engagement Manager position at The Catholic University of America?

Posting Title

Career Coach and Employer Engagement Manager

Overview

1) Maintain and continually expand a network of industry, alumni, and corporate contacts to provide internship and employment opportunities for Busch School Students. 2) Increase the visibility and impact of the Busch School Office of Career Development within and beyond the university

3) Collaborate with Busch School Faculty members to provide industry feedback regarding core competencies and skills desired by employers within the Busch School’s network, as well as to facilitate stronger relationships between academic areas and employers for research, classroom speakership opportunities, and more.

4) Work closely with CACS to support their university-wide mission and strategy, sharing resources, tools, and best practices.5) Utilize University and industry data, trends, and resources to forecast industries, positions, and locations to best support graduate placement goals.

6) Plan and manage guest speakers for on-campus industry panels, off-campus company visits, and networking events.

7) Coach students on career development topics to include resume building, networking, interviewing,  etc.

8) Represent the Busch School at career fairs, employer summits, and professional association events to promote early career talent initiatives and build strong industry connections.

9) In collaboration with Busch Academic Services, manage the internship for credit application process and vet employment opportunities to align with NACE standards

10) Manage monthly student & employer newsletters to support sharing of relevant news & updates, while promoting internal events and programming.

 

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $65,000-75,000/yr.

Responsibilities

  • Employer Outreach: Proactively grow the number of internship and full-time job opportunities for students by building and maintaining relationships with companies. This includes advising employers on marketing strategies and resolving any issues in the student-employer relationship.
  • Employer Relationship Management: Manage the entire recruiting process from posting jobs to scheduling interviews. This also involves creating and enforcing policies for employer conduct and participation.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Track and analyze student placement data, report on hiring trends, and compile statistics for an annual recruiting report.
  • Internship and Job Sharing: Oversee and grow the school's internship program, manage the online job board (12twenty), and train others on its use.
  • Events and Programs: Organize the annual recruiting calendar, including career fairs, information sessions, and workshops. This person will also represent the college at various on and off-campus events.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with students, faculty, alumni, and other university departments to coordinate events, share information, and promote experiential learning opportunities.
  • Student Career Coaching: Advise students on practical job-seeking skills like resume writing, networking, and internship searching, and build relationships with student groups to promote and encourage the value in experiential learning.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree is required.
  • A minimum of two years of professional work experience.
  • Proven experience in building and maintaining professional relationships to achieve specific goals.
  • Experience in a career development office or in the recruiting field is a plus.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for follow-ups and tracking.
  • Research skills to identify potential company partners.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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