Career Coach

NCUS TEC • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The Career Coach assists prospective students applying for courses, training, or education at the facility. The role requires a strong understanding of the facility’s policies and training programs to provide quality advice and counseling to potential applicants and encourage them to join the organization’s database. The Career Coach also performs case management and outreach and attends recruiting events.

The Career Coach supports students’ career development by assessing their skills, experience, and educational or training needs; helping them develop individualized career plans; and working with instructors to improve job readiness and employability. The role also provides assistance with resumes, cover letters, employment opportunities, applications, and interviews. The Career Coach builds relationships with employers and community organizations, maintains student records, and recruits prospective students.

Program effectiveness is assessed through participant growth, program growth and health, mentor-mentee matching, and qualitative feedback from participants.

Requirements

• Recent experience working with students and career exploration; experience with business and industry, mentor training, and/or student placement at job sites may also be relevant.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that could include some evenings and weekends.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in a mentoring or advising role.
• Comfort speaking and communicating advice, ideas, and feedback.
• Ability to recognize weaknesses and develop plans to support personal and career growth.
• Knowledge of workforce or industry trends in Central Ohio is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Meet individually with students to assess skill level, industry experience, and educational or training needs.
• Guide participants through individualized career plans.
• Work with instructors to enhance students’ job readiness and employability.
• Assist with resumes and cover letters, identify employment opportunities, and support participants through application and interview processes.
• Interface with employers and gather feedback to help maintain successful employment.
• Input and maintain student information and progress in the data management system.
• Promote the school in the community by participating in meetings and events and building relationships.
• Recruit potential new students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time