Career Planning And Development Career Coach

Description

 

Description
The Career Coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin, under the direction of the Director of Career Planning & Development, will work with undergraduate and graduate students on career plan strategy and implementation through individual and group career coaching; deliver presentations/programs to student groups, classes, build relationships/connections among the career community to create opportunities for experiential learning, networking, job searching, and graduate school admission.

Job Duties
• Assess students' current skill set with various assessments that include interests, personality type, values, and motivations to determine ideal career choices. 
• Interpret individual assessment results with students utilizing computerized Career Guidance Systems such as Type Focus, O 'Net, and others.
• Provide direct career coaching to individuals and groups to help them make effective decisions regarding academic and professional goals.
• Deliver targeted services to students:   career assessment, coaching and advising, presenting workshops and seminars, conducting outreach, individualized service needs, presentations, managing programs, and development of student resources.
• Create and establish a career plan with students/alumni, including setting goals and creating action plans to reach those goals.
• Manage contact with students throughout the duration of the coaching relationship to ensure that progress is being made towards goals.
• Develop and administer a variety of academic materials and resources for student growth.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students and appropriate staff regarding students' progress and needs.
• Manage data collection and tracking, maintaining accurate documentation of service objectives and outcomes as well as other services provided.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase student participation in career coaching and advising through a variety of formats, including drop-in interactions, individual appointments, and presentations/workshops.
• Collect and compile data including but not limited to appointments, programming, recruiting activity, assessments and first destinations outcomes.
• Track students from designated majors and industry areas and collect data on internships and first destinations of graduating students. 
• Create and disseminate reports based on this information to the Director.
• Create learning outcomes for programs and conduct assessment. 
• Participate in professional development activities to ensure professional growth 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors degree and two years experience working with students or experience working with other clients on job search related skills and topics.
• Ability to communicate clearly, problem-solve, and think critically
• Excellent organizational & time management skills
• Ability to be flexible and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented & analytical
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs and platforms

Preferred Qualifications
• Masters degree 
• Previous Career Services experience in Higher education

Application Process: Applicants must apply online and attach a cover letter and resume.
Application Deadline: Applicant review will begin immediately and continue until a candidate has been identified.
Minimum hiring rate $42,671.25 (Market Range 07) – Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
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Job
  Student Services 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Martin 
Organization
  Career Planning & Development 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Martin 
Job Posting
  Apr 26, 2024, 2:43:55 PM