
Mark Brostoff
Career and leadership coach with 20+ years in higher education
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Professionals and Veterans |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Sessions | Online |
Mark Brostoff is a career and leadership coach who helps college students, recent graduates, and experienced professionals plan their career search. He has over 20 years of senior leadership in higher education. He served as Assistant Dean of Graduate Career Services at USC Marshall School of Business and as Associate Dean at Olin Business School. He also retired as a Commander from the US Navy after 20 years of service.
What Mark helps with
Mark helps people build a clear roadmap for their career search. He works with people starting out and people moving into new jobs.
- Building a career search roadmap
- Moving into a new job
- Starting a career after graduation
- Career management in academia
- Leadership development
- Talent and people development
Who Mark works with
Mark works with college students, recent graduates, and seasoned professionals who are moving to a new job. He also works with people in academia. He has a focus on LGBTQ+ and Veteran recruiting.
Background and qualifications
Mark spent over 20 years in senior higher education leadership. He was Assistant Dean of Graduate Career Services at USC Marshall School of Business from 2016 to 2024. Before that he was Associate Dean at Olin Business School from 2008 to 2015. He directed career education at Indiana University from 2000 to 2008 and taught as adjunct faculty in marketing and emergency management. He also served 20 years in the US Navy and retired as a Commander in the Medical Service Corps. He later became Director of Advising for graduate programs at the Sanford School of Public Policy.
Mark Brostoff pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one career coaching
- Leadership coaching
- Zoom appointments
Mark Brostoff reviews
Mark Brostoff has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 23 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He led graduate career services at business schools and is a retired US Navy Commander.
Best for students, graduates, and professionals who want a clear career search plan from a former university career dean.
Common questions
How much does Mark Brostoff charge?
Coaching with Mark runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Mark Brostoff help with?
Mark Brostoff helps with building a career search roadmap, moving into a new job, starting a career after graduation and career management in academia.
Does Mark Brostoff coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Mark Brostoff have reviews?
Mark Brostoff has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 23 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Mark Brostoff work with veterans?
Mark has a focus on Veteran recruiting and served 20 years in the US Navy. He retired as a Commander.
How does Mark hold coaching sessions?
Mark prefers Zoom appointments.
How do I contact Mark Brostoff?
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