Manager Career Coaching in Waterbury, Connecticut at Post University

Manager of Career Coaching
Post University | Waterbury, CT (Hybrid as applicable)
Salary: $70,000
Schedule: Monday–Friday (required flexibility for evenings/weekends)

Lead a team that shapes students’ futures.

Post University is seeking a dynamic and driven Manager of Career Coaching to lead and grow a high-performing career coaching team serving a diverse population of students and alumni, primarily working adults advancing or transitioning in their careers.

In this highly hands-on role, you will build, develop, and manage a team of Career Coaches, drive meaningful student engagement, and deliver impactful career readiness initiatives that empower students to confidently achieve their goals.

What You’ll Do

• Build, manage, and coach a team of Career Coaches and Peer Career Coaches

• Lead recruitment efforts and strategically scale a high-impact coaching team

• Manage and develop career coaching staff to drive student-centered outcomes

• Proven leader with strong managerial capabilities

• Deliver personalized career coaching (resume development, interview preparation, job search strategy, career transitions)
• Design and lead workshops, outreach campaigns, and career programs that drive engagement and outcomes
• Partner with faculty and campus teams to embed career readiness into the academic experience

• Drive adoption of digital career tools and platforms while tracking and reporting on program outcomes and student success metrics

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Demonstrated years of management experience, including building, leading, and developing teams in a fast-paced, student-focused environment

• Experience in career development, higher education, HR, or a related field

• Proven ability to coach or advise students, alumni, and adult learners

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Passion for helping students build confidence and achieve career success

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience developing training materials, workshop content, and student engagement initiatives
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report data to inform programming and decision-making

• Familiarity with career services platforms such as Handshake, Big Interview, Interstride, or similar systems

• Entrepreneurial approach to building programs, engaging students, and solving problems

Why Join Us?

At Post University, you’ll play a critical leadership role in transforming lives by connecting students to meaningful career outcomes—while building innovative programs and a coaching team that makes a measurable difference.