Winthrop University Hiring for Career Coach at Rock Hill, SC Full Time

Winthrop Position Title:

Career Coach

State Title:

Student Svcs Prog Coord II

State Class Code:

CB70

State Pay Band:

05

Annual Salary/Hiring Range:

$45,500

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Career Development and Internships, the Career Coach assists students with all phases of the career development process.

Job Summary:

Career Coaching

• Provides individual and group career coaching sessions for students.
• Evaluates student needs and provides appropriate resources and support, which might include interest and personality inventory interpretation, resume assistance, job search and interview preparation, and/or assistance developing a career plan.
• Guides students through self-assessments and offers understanding and resources to help them research and develop individualized solutions.
• Uses online career management systems, including Handshake, to support student career development efforts.
• Promotes Winthrop’s Alumni Mentoring Program through coaching interactions.
• Assists with the First-Year Experience and alumni mentoring components of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).

Career Readiness Presentations and Workshops

• Conducts career presentations and workshops in the classroom (by faculty invitation), at campus conferences and events, and to student organizations.
• Develops, coordinates, and facilitates training and skill development workshops on such topics as resume preparation, job/internship search strategies, interviewing, experiential learning preparation, and professionalism.

Career Events

• Helps coordinate on-campus career fairs and related events.
• Supports implementation of tailored career and competency-building events, such as resume and mock interview days, career panels and networking after-hours.
• Communicates with campus departments, employers, alumni and students and works with the CDI team to increase student participation at events.

Paraprofessional Engagement

• Assists with the federally funded Literacy Intervention Team (LIT) program and recruits students to work as reading tutors.
• Manages the Career Closet and develops promotional and outreach materials to solicit donations and market the program to students.
• Hires, trains and supervises Peer Career Advisors who answer student questions about resumes, CDI services and resources, and Career Closet support.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree, preferably in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development/Communication or related area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of experience in student counseling, career coaching, career services, higher education or placement services. Training, certification and experience in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and/or Strong Interest Inventory.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary:

Working knowledge of career assessments and counseling or coaching techniques. Exceptional verbal and written communication and program management skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships that build employer and faculty rapport. Ability to use community knowledge and research and networking skills to grow experiential opportunities. Demonstrated ability to teach, train/facilitate and deliver engaging presentations. Ability to use technology, including social media, to increase efficiencies. Proficiency with Microsoft programs, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, and Handshake or similar career services management system. Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

License/Certification:

Certification in Myers-Briggs (MBTI) and/or Strong Interest Inventory preferred.

Type of Position:

Classified

Position Status:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Hours Per Week:

37.5

Months per Year:

12

Telecommuting:

Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

Posting Number:

2024 063S

Open Date:

02/27/2024

Close Date:

03/27/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

PLEASE NOTE:

* A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).

* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.