Student Wellbeing Coach

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

The Wellbeing Coach provides individual coaching to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at Emory University, collaborating with them to identify holistic needs, set goals, reduce barriers, brainstorm solutions, and create action plans in alignment with students' values. The Wellbeing Coach helps students consider their engagement in different dimensions of wellbeing to accomplish their goals.

 

This position is a member of the team of professionals within the Center for Student Wellbeing in Campus Life, which is focused on holistic health promotion, upstream prevention, and wellbeing education.

 

The Center for Student Wellbeing is a part of the Health, Wellbeing, Access, and Prevention portfolio including Counseling and Psychological Services, Office of Health Promotion, Office of Respect, and Student Health Services.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Meets with students in individual and group coaching sessions; partners with them to encourage and support them in achieving their wellbeing goals, maximizing their holistic potential, and implementing changes that are aligned with the student's values.
• Manages professional communication, follow-up, and record-keeping for each client, upholding ethical standards for coaches and honoring the privacy of their clients.
• Collaborates with campus partners in order to provide coordinated care and holistic support and resources for the client.
• Campus partners may include: school or college-situated faculty or student support staff, academic advisors, Department of Accessibility Services, Student Case Management and Intervention Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Student Health Services, among others.
• Contributes to community outreach and training to promote, educate, and develop skills related to student wellbeing.
• Participates in regular consultation and coordination meetings with colleagues.
• Engages in the assessment of utilization, efficacy, and impact of wellbeing coaching on Emory student population.
• May create and deliver relevant reports on coaching program and client themes to supervisor for assessment of systemic wellbeing climate and potential implementations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and one year of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Certification in coaching (e.g., International Coaching Federation [ICF], National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach [NBC-HWC], Board Certified Coach [BCC]) is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in coaching skills, strategies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to act in accordance with ethical standards for certified coaches.
• Knowledge of how to keep timely, accurate, and ethical records consistent with coaching best practices and in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Application Deadline: Priority deadline- April 19, 2024
  

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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