About this role
Student Coach/Employer Liaison
Position Information
Job Title Student Coach/Employer Liaison
Position Class Type Regular
Position Type Staff
Other Position Information
About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
Position Status Full-time
If Part Time, hours per week
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cooperative education, career services, internships, and/or corporate relations. Additional training or certifications.
Preferred Characteristics
Demonstrates a strong commitment to student success, career development, experiential learning, and employer engagement. Possesses the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, employers, faculty, and campus partners while fostering an inclusive, supportive, and student-centered environment.
The successful candidate will exhibit excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide students through career exploration, professional development, co-op preparation, and employment readiness. Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Additional strengths include employer relationship management, program coordination, workshop facilitation, data-informed decision-making, event planning, and the ability to identify and cultivate partnerships that expand career opportunities for students.
A commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering exceptional service to both students and employers is highly valued.
Job Specific Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with two to three years of progressive experience in higher education, career counseling, recruiting, and/or business setting. Experience working with diverse constituencies and the ability to travel for extended periods of time, as well as occasional evening and weekend events, are required. Previous experience in public speaking or presentations. Demonstrated familiarity with PC and software applications. Must possess current valid unrestricted driver’s license.
Commitment to Kettering University Values
a. RESPECT: Demonstrates respect for students, employers, colleagues, and partners through teamwork, inclusivity, professionalism, and encouragement.
b. INTEGRITY: Upholds the highest standards of accountability, transparency, ethics, and confidentiality.
c. CREATIVITY: Encourages innovation, adaptability, and forward-thinking approaches to student and employer engagement.
d. COLLABORATION: Works effectively across departments, with faculty, employer partners, alumni, and students to advance career development and experiential learning outcomes.
e. EXCELLENCE: Strives for exceptional service, continuous improvement, and outstanding outcomes in all aspects of the role.
University Engagement Expectations
Active participation in and support of major university events is expected, including commencement, new student orientation programs, career fairs, employer engagement activities, admissions and recruitment events, and other campus-wide initiatives that support student success and university advancement.
Posting Information
Posting Number SP00495
Posting Date 10/01/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach a cover letter and resume.
Job Duties
Job Duties
Percent of total time 35
Duties
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Advise/coach students and provide assistance with resumes, cover letters, interview skills, and job search techniques. Promotes and markets cooperative education to students. Leverage CRM to provide excellent service and effective action. Utilize data to manage the pipeline and make data-driven decisions. Has a passion for working with college students, is empathetic, a great listener, and dedicated to learning, guiding, and coaching students.
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Percent of total time
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25
Duties
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Monitors student and employer co-op experience by maintaining ongoing contact, performing reviews of co-op positions, reviewing employer and student evaluations, and conducting employer site visits.
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Percent of total time
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20
Duties
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Markets, promotes, and sells Kettering’s co-op program to employers by developing and maintaining co-op and full-time job opportunities. Reviews, assists, and counsels employers in developing co-op job descriptions, work plans, and employment issues. Frequent travel and Co-op UpClose recruitment efforts at employer facilities.
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Percent of total time
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10
Duties
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Coordinate on-campus professional development, student learning activities, employment fair, alumni and employer presentations/days. Meet and facilitate scheduled co-op reflection sessions each term.
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Percent of total time
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5
Duties
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Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
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Percent of total time
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5
Duties
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Maintains ongoing communication and relationships with the Kettering community.
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Posting Specific Questions
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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Applicant Documents
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Required Documents
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Resume
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Cover Letter
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List of References
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Optional Documents
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Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504