NCWorks Career Coach-Greene County

$42,000 - $48,000/Yr

Lenoir Community College - Kinston, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Kinston, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The NCWorks Career Coach-Greene County position at Lenoir Community College is designed to support high school students in defining their career interests and exploring educational opportunities. This role is funded through a partnership between Lenoir Community College and Greene County Schools, and it operates under the supervision of the Director of Student Success and Equity. The Career Coach will be embedded within high schools, providing essential guidance and resources to help students navigate their post-secondary options, particularly in career and technical education programs. In this role, the Career Coach will engage with students to organize career planning activities, develop academic and career goals, and provide both group and individual coaching sessions. The aim is to enhance the quality of career counseling available to students and their families, ensuring they are well-informed about the various pathways available to them after high school. The Career Coach will also be responsible for planning and delivering workshops focused on career development, including topics such as career assessments, financial aid applications, and opportunities for internships and apprenticeships. Additionally, the Career Coach will maintain an online occupational library that provides comprehensive information on various careers, employment trends, and educational requirements. This position requires the ability to monitor student interests and job market trends, maintain accurate records of coaching activities, and promote student participation in outreach events. The Career Coach will also be tasked with creating partnerships with local businesses and workforce development stakeholders to enhance career services for underrepresented and first-generation college students. This role is crucial in connecting students with academic enrichment activities and ensuring they are aware of local and regional workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, engagement, and guidance to help high school students define their career interests and explore educational opportunities at Lenoir Community College and other post-secondary institutions.
• Organize career planning activities, develop academic/career goals modules, and provide group and individual career coaching for high school students.
• Improve the quality and effectiveness of post-secondary career counseling given to high school students and their families.
• Plan, design, implement, and deliver content for career development workshops and sessions.
• Coordinate day-to-day NCWorks Career Coach operations and schedule activities, programs, and speakers.
• Develop and maintain a current and comprehensive online accessible occupational library including information on careers and career clusters, employment prospects and trends, and employment requirements and opportunities.
• Conduct workshops and sessions for students that focus on career assessments, placement testing/multiple measures requirements, financial aid applications, opportunities for apprenticeships/internships, and Career and College Promise credit classes in high school as well as on campus and in the community.
• Provide information on careers, career pathways, and educational requirements.
• Provide opportunities for job shadowing, mentoring, internships, visits to business and industry, and other career awareness activities.
• Monitor and track student career interest areas and the job market.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of coaching activities and students served.
• Promote student participation in outreach activities such as college nights, parent nights, and financial aid and scholarship workshops.
• Contact, schedule, and arrange guest speakers from the local business community, colleges, and military services to present information regarding specific occupations.
• Create partnerships and interact with a variety of external workforce development stakeholders including alumni, business and industry, and governmental agencies.
• Provide enhanced career services counseling for underrepresented and first-generation college students.
• Connect students to academic enrichment activities such as study groups, tutoring, and workshops on study skills.
• Inform students, teachers, counselors, and parents regarding local and regional workforce needs.
• Attend NCWorks Career Coaches training and meetings, conferences, and seminars regarding career trends.
• Prepare and submit the NCWorks Statutory Annual Reporting Requirements report to the State Board of Community Colleges.

Requirements

• Completion of a baccalaureate degree in an academic or technical field from a regionally accredited institution required.
• Master's degree in counselor education or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of advising and counseling experience in a high school, community college, college, university, or similar educational setting preferred.
• Previous experience advising and working with students from diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds preferred.
• Knowledge of interpersonal communication skills with tact, diplomacy, and patience.
• Knowledge of basic office software applications required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to sustain regular work attendance and work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to speak effectively with small and large groups required.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends required.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with career counseling or coaching in a high school setting.
• Familiarity with local workforce development resources and programs.
• Experience in organizing workshops and events for students.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options
• Tuition reimbursement for further education