Gatton Career Coaching Intern

Job Title
Gatton Career Coaching Intern

Requisition Number
DU14509

Department Name
8F040:B&E Undergraduate Center

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$13.00 per hour

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Anticipated graduation year of 2027 or 2028 in a relevant major. Career interest in Human Resources or related discipline preferred.

Required Related Experience

Strong professional writing skills, including resumes and cover letters, with emphasis on content and formatting.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

None

Shift

Days, nights/weekends when needed

Job Summary

The Graham Office of Career Management is the in-house career center specifically serving undergraduate students in the Gatton College of Business & Economics. The Graham Office provides students with support in career development all throughout their time at the University of Kentucky.

Purpose: Are you interested in supporting fellow students with their career goals? The Graham Office of Career Management is hiring two Career Coaching Interns who will assist with the career advising needs of undergraduate business students at the Gatton College of Business & Economics. Working alongside Graham professional staff, interns will build coaching, admin, and facilitation skills through real time experience. Career Coaching Interns will report to the Assistant Director of Career Readiness with the Graham Office of Career Management.
 
Modality: In-Person | Hours: 15 hours a week | Pay: $13 per hour 
Reports to: Raven Gibson, Assistant Director of Career Readiness

Job Responsibilities: 
Provide peer-to-peer advising during drop-in and pre-scheduled appointments. 
Aid students in tasks related to the following: using Navigate (the Graham Virtual Career Hub), Handshake and other internship/job search tools, career fair preparation, resumes, cover letters. 
Present career-related topics to student organizations and other groups using standard Graham Office workshops materials. 
Represent and assist the Graham Office at career events, including career fairs, Careers & Cane’s, and the First Impressions Fashion Show. 
Create career resource tools (for example, educational documents for LinkedIn, Interviewing Tips, etc.), as needed. 
Welcome and answer brief informational questions for students and others who visit the Graham Office front lobby. 
 
Preferred Qualifications & Skills: 
Anticipated graduation year of 2027 or 2028 in a relevant major. Career interest in Human Resources or related discipline preferred. 
Strong professional writing skills, including resumes and cover letters, with emphasis on content and formatting. 
Demonstration of the Kentucky Graduate Profile’s 10 Essential Skills (communication, critical and creative thinking, quantitative reasoning, interpersonal relations, adaptability and leadership, professionalism, civil engagement, collaboration and teamwork, knowledge application, and information literacy) in past campus involvement and/or work/internship experience. 
Ability to work independently or as a team with attention to detail, effective time management, and in an overall organized manner. 
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to positively engage effectively with a wide range of individuals.  

Interview Project:
As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to present on a typical Graham Office workshop topic. Topic and slides will be provided in advance of a scheduled interview.

Questions can be directed to Raven Gibson, Assistant Director of Career Readiness in the Graham Office at raven.gibson@uky.edu

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Anticipated graduation year of 2027 or 2028 in a relevant major. Career interest in Human Resources or related discipline preferred.
Strong professional writing skills, including resumes and cover letters, with emphasis on content and formatting.
Demonstration of the Kentucky Graduate Profile’s 10 Essential Skills (communication, critical and creative thinking, quantitative reasoning, interpersonal relations, adaptability and leadership, professionalism, civil engagement, collaboration and teamwork, knowledge application, and information literacy) in past campus involvement and/or work/internship experience.
Ability to work independently or as a team with attention to detail, effective time management, and in an overall organized manner.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to positively engage effectively with a wide range of individuals.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Anticipated graduation year of 2027 or 2028 in a relevant major. Career interest in Human Resources or related discipline preferred. 
Strong professional writing skills, including resumes and cover letters, with emphasis on content and formatting. 
Demonstration of the Kentucky Graduate Profile’s 10 Essential Skills (communication, critical and creative thinking, quantitative reasoning, interpersonal relations, adaptability and leadership, professionalism, civil engagement, collaboration and teamwork, knowledge application, and information literacy) in past campus involvement and/or work/internship experience. 
Ability to work independently or as a team with attention to detail, effective time management, and in an overall organized manner. 
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to positively engage effectively with a wide range of individuals.  

Deadline to Apply
04/30/2026

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