Career Coach

$65,000 - $135,200/Yr

Delaware State University - Dover, DE

Full-time - Mid Level

Dover, DE

Educational Services

About the position

The Career Coach at Delaware State University plays a vital role in assisting students with their career exploration and development. This position involves coordinating various career-related activities, facilitating job site tours, and providing guidance on career goals and plans. The Career Coach will also develop and deliver training sessions, conduct needs assessments, and supervise work-study students, all aimed at enhancing students' readiness for the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with career exploration through internships, shadowing experiences, employment, volunteering, and other career-related activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate job site tours, career fairs, workshops, and other career-related activities.
• Assist students with occupational, educational, and employment research using experiential learning techniques.
• Help students establish short- and long-term career goals and plans for mobility and progression.
• Contribute to career education curriculum development and instructional techniques.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions for professional development, career education, and recruiting.
• Conduct needs assessments for students, faculty, and employers.
• Refer students to other support services when necessary.
• Facilitate career education seminars in workplace readiness, leadership development, and teamwork.
• Direct students to vocational resources and assist with applications for graduate school, scholarships, and employment.
• Supervise work-study students.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in career and/or academic coaching, advising, and counseling at the collegiate level.
• Good working knowledge of methods and theories of career development and coaching.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience interacting effectively with multicultural students at the collegiate level.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and classroom management.
• Knowledge in labor relations, employment, and staffing.
• Ability to present information effectively in a classroom or seminar format.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in developing and managing special projects.
• Experience with innovating and managing academic and career-related programs.

Benefits

• Salary of $65,000.00 annually
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion