EAP Coordinator

Impact: Direct

Coordinate Employee Assistance Program services by assessing employee needs, providing confidential support, and connecting individuals with appropriate resources to address personal and work-related concerns.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Always
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Low
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
40 hours/week
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$57,000
Entry-level
$45,000
Senior
$70,000
Growth by 2033
Average
Demand
Stable
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
Moderate
Typical student debt
$30,000 - $60,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Case Management
  • Program Development
  • Crisis Intervention

Soft skills

  • Active Listening
  • Empathy
  • Communication

Technical complexity: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
Yes
Years to mid-career
5
Years to senior
10
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. EAP Coordinator
      2. Senior EAP Coordinator
      3. EAP Manager

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      Low
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Stable

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      4/10
      Meaning
      4/10
      Work-life balance
      3.5/10
      Prestige
      5.5/10
      Social perception
      High

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