Creative Professions Coach

The Creative Professions Coach will provide career coaching to students primarily interested in business and creative industries including, but not limited to, fine, performing and technical arts, entertainment, communication, public relations, digital media, design, marketing, and advertising. The Coach will work primarily with undergraduate and graduate students, and occasionally with alumni, who are pursuing or exploring careers in these fields.

In addition to one-on-one coaching, the Creative Professions Coach will act as a career strategist and thought partner in engaging industry partners. This includes identifying or recommending employers for site visits, Career Treks, expos, information sessions, class presentations, and other employer-facing initiatives. The Coach will also collaborate with the Career Education & Outcomes team to design and deliver curriculum on professional development topics such as workplace communication, professionalism, multi-generational leadership, and executive presence. Additionally, the Coach will support the Senior Director with elevating alumni career support and overall engagement.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group coaching for approximately 15 hours per week to students pursuing careers in creative and business industries. Coaching will focus on, but is not limited to, third- and fourth-year undergraduate students, graduate students, international students, and alumni.

• Collaborate with the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) to stay informed about current employment laws and regulations affecting international students. Identify and introduce employers to LMU who are interested in hiring international students and alumni for internships, micro-internships, and full-time opportunities.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with employers across creative and business sectors. Engage employers and alumni to create experiential learning and career development opportunities for students.

• Partner with the Assistant Director of Entertainment Professions to support strategic initiatives with the College of Communication and Fine Arts as well as the School of Film and Television, including student coaching, faculty collaboration, and industry engagement.

• Collaborate with the College of Business Administration’s Graduate Programs team to provide career coaching for graduate students and to consult on professional opportunities across all graduate-level programs, including the MBA.

• Design and deliver a “how-to” workshop series—virtually or in person—and develop website content to support students and alumni in enhancing workplace preparedness and career readiness.

Requisite Qualifications:

• Typically a bachelor's degree, a master's degree is preferred. 

• Exemplary communication skills (both written and verbal).

• A strategic, collaborative and innovative problem-solver with coaching skills and experience supporting professionals at various academic and professional stages.

• Strong industry knowledge of how employers recruit, hire, and evaluate candidates.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

Staff Temporary (Fixed Term)

Salary range

$25.87 - $32.31 Salary commensurate with education and experience.Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)