How to Apply
To be considered, please submit a resume and a cover letter as a single document. In your cover letter, briefly describe your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position.
Who We Are
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a globally recognized leader in business education, committed to building a better world through business. Through powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and meaningful impact, Ross empowers individuals and organizations to make a positive difference. Our community is guided by core values that emphasize innovation, continuous learning, and excellence. Together, we strive to develop leaders who drive change and create lasting impact across industries and communities. Learn more about Ross here.
Job Summary
As our MBA Career Coach for healthcare and marketing, you'll be the go-to expert. You'll help students in our full-time and part-time Master of Business Administration programs land internships and full-time roles. You'll coach students, design career programs, partner with student clubs, alumni, and employers, and guide a team of second-year Peer Coaches. You'll also support student veterans, LGBTQ+ students, and dual-degree students. You'll report to the Director, MBA Coaching and Education, and work with fellow career coaches.
This hybrid position is based in Ann Arbor, MI, with an expectation of three days per week on-site. Domestic travel is required, including annual company treks, and occasional work outside standard business hours may be needed. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization throughout employment.
For additional details about the position, please review the full job description. If you have questions, contact [email protected].
Responsibilities*
- Coach full-time and part-time Master of Business Administration students pursuing healthcare and marketing careers. Provide personal and group guidance on career strategy, resume, networking, behavioral and case interviews, and offer negotiation. This enables them to secure internships and full-time roles.
- Design and deliver career workshops and programs in partnership with student clubs and MBA program offices, preparing students for each stage of the recruiting cycle.
- Be a subject matter expert on healthcare and marketing recruiting by tracking industry trends, hiring practices, and employer expectations, and turning those insights into coaching and resources that give students a competitive edge.
- Build relationships with employers and alumni through company treks and campus recruiting activities, expanding opportunities for students and strengthening Ross's recruiting partnerships.
- Train and guide second-year MBA Peer Coaches to extend the reach of career support and use their insights to improve programming.
Required Qualifications*
- A Master of Business Administration degree and 5+ years of overall work experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
- Experience in a Career Coach specialty focus. (Marketing, Consumer Packaged Goods, Healthcare, General Management Rotational Programs).
- Familiarity with career coaching methods and processes.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, Maternity and Parental Leave)
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Flexible work arrangements
- Access to the onsite Fitness Center at Ross
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
The salary offer range for this position is $75,300 to $97,300. Salary offers are determined based on several factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, along with internal equity considerations. It is not common for new hires to be placed at the top of the range.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.