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Senior Career Coach

George Washington University
United States, D.C., Washington
Dec 20, 2025
I. JOB OVERVIEW






Job Description Summary:
The mission of The George Washington University's School of Business ( GWSB) is to be a preeminent business school recognized for scholarly research, teaching excellence, and innovative curricula, and it focuses on the responsible management of organizations in the global environment.

In support of this mission, the F. David Fowler Career Center is searching for a Senior Career Coach- International with business experience in any function or industry. Data analytics or technical experience is a plus. This individual is a key contributor to providing high-quality career consulting and career management education to the international student population, both graduate and undergraduate students, within the School of Business. The position reports to the Director, Undergraduate Career Management. Pay is commensurate with experience.

This senior position provides career counseling and career management education to students and alumni to help them become market- and employer-ready. This position does not typically have direct reports but may schedule, train, and supervise temporary staff or student workers. The core responsibility of this role is to provide career counseling to students and alumni, including assessment of student/alumni goals and interests, resume review, interview preparation, networking techniques, self-branding, and effective job/internship search tactics to ensure market and employer-readiness. This position uses coaching techniques and conducts mock interviews (behavioral and technical). This position also plays an integral role in the design, delivery, and management of career and professional development programs, seminars, and sessions (online and in-person), in order to educate students on career management methodology. This position assists with the collection and reporting of statistics on student employment outcomes.

Additional responsibilities include providing relevant market insight to students, participating in career services events, and creating, developing, and maintaining relationships with industry-specific contacts. This position may also develop, deliver, and evaluate career development programs to build foundational career skills of students, and may conduct and/or customize meetings and presentations with students in person and through group workshops and classes. This role works with the employer development team in all aspects of the employment relationship to facilitate the employment of students.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional experience in any function or industry within business. Data analytics or tech industry experience is a plus.

  • MBA or an Advanced Master's degree preferred.
  • Strong understanding of the work permit rules of various visa statuses.
  • Previous career coaching of international students is highly desired.
  • Interest in learning and adhering to the career center's established coaching methodology.
  • Experience in program and/or curriculum development is preferred.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills.

Hiring Range $57,553.66 - $94,998.76
GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.



II. JOB DETAILS
















Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: School of Business (SB)
Family Student Affairs
Sub-Family Career Services
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., occasional nights and weekends
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S013976
Job Open Date: 12/19/2025
Job Close Date: 01/04/2026
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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