Lead Career Coach

Role Overview

The Lead Career Coach plays a pivotal role supporting NTU Education 2025 and beyond by assisting in the strategic development of NTU students into graduates prepared for their future careers. This position functions both as a personal career coach and as a business partner to the Schools and Colleges, guiding and empowering undergraduate and postgraduate students through their career self-discovery, exploration, and professional growth to enhance employability aligned with their aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized one-on-one career coaching and facilitate small group coaching sessions.
• Support students in identifying career preferences, strengths, values, and interests.
• Utilize self-assessment and career profiling tools to aid student self-awareness.
• Guide students in early career planning throughout their four years at NTU.
• Provide comprehensive information and resources on job searching, CV writing, interview preparation, industry-specific skills, and career workshops.
• Conduct mandatory small group sessions focused on resume critiques and mock interviews (ML0004 course).
• Coach students in internship and job search tactics.
• Engage with students, student organizations, and faculty members on career readiness.
• Design and tailor school-specific career initiatives and programs such as industry talks, alumni sessions, and customized workshops to boost employability.
• Act as a collaborator and main point of contact for School leadership on career-related topics.
• Participate actively in School outreach, including events like Career Day.

Candidate Qualifications and Skills

• Possess a recognized degree and nine to ten years of professional experience, including a minimum of five years in career coaching, counseling, career services, graduate recruitment, human resources, executive search, or learning and development roles.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking and act as a change agent within the Career Coaches team to elevate service visibility and impact.
• Hold relevant career coaching certifications along with qualifications in self-assessment and career profiling instruments.
• Experienced coaching professional skilled in engaging young adults effectively.
• Well-versed in both traditional and technology-driven AI tools for career coaching.
• Possess substantial knowledge of industries, workplace norms, and employer expectations.
• Display strong initiative, self-motivation, and a commitment to student career success.
• Exemplary communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in delivering career workshops and presentations.
• Excellent active listening, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized with meticulous administrative competencies.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.