Career Skills Coach

$58,094 - $58,094/Yr

The Metropolitan Community College Foundation - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Omaha, NE

About the position

The Career Skills Coach will coordinate and administer the National Career Readiness Certifications (NCRC) tests to community organizations and American Jobs Center Partners. This role involves developing individualized career plans, providing educational and career advising, and tracking student progress. The Coach will collaborate with faculty and staff to identify employment opportunities and educational pathways, ultimately aiming to develop talent pipelines for local businesses and industries.

Responsibilities

• Administers Nation Career Readiness Certifications (NCRC) to community organizations and American Jobs Center Partners.
• Develops individualized Career Plans by assessing student participants' educational and career goals, skills, experience, and needs.
• Maintains testing records and evaluates test results, providing recommendations.
• Schedules appointments for individuals to complete assessments.
• Maintains security of all assessment instruments.
• Orders assessment materials and supplies.
• Makes referrals to other support services as appropriate.
• Provides prospective students with general information about College programs and services.
• Prepares work schedule to ensure testing facility hours are covered.
• Maintains and orders necessary tests/supplies for testing facilities.
• Provides or facilitates individualized mentoring support focusing on WorkKeys training programs through KeyTrain modules.
• Coordinates referrals to/from project partners and college resources to assist students in achieving educational and career goals.
• Coordinates with internal staff and faculty and industry to identify and establish opportunities for cooperative education, internships, apprenticeships, and employment.
• Serves as a proctor for certification programs, establishing assessment accommodations for candidates with documented Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Coordinates with external partners to schedule and facilitate training certifications with local agencies and schools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with three (3) years of full-time work-related experience in advising, coaching, case management, and/or counseling, preferably in higher education.
• Must complete required certifications to administer all specialized assessments within 90 days from hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in advising or coaching in higher education settings.
• Knowledge of student advising procedures related to ESL, ASSET, and other testing facility functions.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options