Career Coach (Part-Time)
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Posting Number
9001876
Title
Career Coach (Part-Time)
Position Type
Part-Time
Department
Completion Center
Job Summary
Through inter- and intra-agency coordination, engage and coordinate through local area employers, workforce centers, employment services providers, and other appropriate group’s employment opportunities for educated and skilled students seeking employment upon completion of degree or certificate; develop and deliver career and job readiness classroom presentations and workshops for students; implement and manage career exploration and job placement online software system for the College; guide students to develop successful job readiness soft-skills and habits for future career options.
This is a part-time position with no more than 19 hours a week. This is an entirely grant-funded position based on the Gainesville Campus.
Responsibilities and Duties:
This is a part-time position with no more than 19 hours a week. This is an entirely grant-funded position based on the Gainesville Campus.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Career Development – Assesses student needs and goals, guides them through the career development and exploration process, and provides them with resources and training to enhance their employability and job readiness skills. Assists students with resumes, cover letters, and job search and career exploration resources.
- Outreach – Conducts regular outreach efforts through email and text campaigns, hosting on-campus awareness tables, and conducting classroom presentations to inform and engage students in career and employment success strategies
- Events – Manages all aspects of career events including planning details, logistics, event layout, and day of coordination for events to facilitate opportunities for students/alumni and build employer relationships. Requires collaboration with employers, faculty, students, and community partners.
- Internal Relations – Builds and maintains relationships with internal programs, program chairs, faculty, and staff to provide quality classroom presentations, workshops, and career events. This position supports faculty through collaboration and structured support services in the delivery of the QEP: Aspire to be Hired’s employability skills training to students, classes, and programs
- Employer Relations – Develops employer outreach efforts to build partnerships to support programs and connect students and alumni to quality employment opportunities.
- Reporting – Maintain records, documentation, and case notes by recording notes in Jenezabar database and Microsoft Word and Excel. Maintain grant reporting schedule; collect data and maintain reporting guidelines and deadlines.
- Gather and maintain all assigned participant case records and documentation in electronic and hard copy data files; including enrollment, assessment, support services, contact information, programs of study, and retention activities utilizing Department of Education and NCTC established policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change based on the needs of the department and the institution.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree- Career Counseling, Career Development, Higher Education, Human Resources, Social Services, Psychology, or related field.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Service-oriented demeanor
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Ability to collaborate with a team
- Effective presentation and public speaking skills
- Ability to network and build rapport with internal and external partners
- Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to efficiently multitask
- Adaptive, creative, and patient
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability and willingness to learn other computer programs such as learning management system (LMS): Canvas, database management system: Jenzabar, online career database platform: Handshake, etc.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple locations in the local service area.
- Travel may be required to other campus and non-campus locations
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Required Experience
Two (2) years of professional level experience in higher education, student services, career readiness/job placement services, social service programs, or federally funded labor, workforce, or educational programs.
Experience in developing and presenting engaging presentations and training.
Must be able to use MS Office software proficiently, and have the ability to collect and analyze data.
Preferred Experience
Preferred:
- Experience with career and workforce development (resumes, interview skills, labor market research, etc.)
- Experience with training and development or coaching.
- Experience with community outreach and networking.
- Experience with event coordination and planning.
- Knowledge of public, private, and community employment services, social services, and resource agencies sufficient to provide referrals to students.
Posting Date
06/27/2024
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Subject to criminal background check. Resume and unofficial transcript required in addition to application. Hourly rate – $17 hourly with no more than 19 hours a week. This is an entirely grant-funded position based on the Gainesville campus.
North Central Texas College (“NCTC”) is an equal opportunity employer. NCTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, disability, age, genetics, equal pay, or any other legally protected characteristic. NCTC prohibits harassment on the basis of a legally protected characteristic and/or retaliation for reporting a complaint.
North Central Texas College (“NCTC”) is an equal opportunity employer. NCTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, disability, age, genetics, equal pay, or any other legally protected characteristic. NCTC prohibits harassment on the basis of a legally protected characteristic and/or retaliation for reporting a complaint.
Location
Gainesville
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