Career Engagement Coach

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

5d•$58,990

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD), the Career Engagement Coach is responsible for coordinating career planning programs for students pursuing degrees in career and technical programs including coaching services on an individual and group basis, using personality, interest, and values inventories and other career resources. This position will also present outreach programming and workshops to students in classroom settings and student organizations. The Career Engagement Coach also supports the development, coordination, and promotion of internship placements and work-based learning opportunities that align with students’ academic and career goals. The Coach serves as a liaison between career services, academic advising teams (career and technical programs), first year student programs, faculty, and employers to connect students with experiential learning opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and four years of related experience required.
Ability to effectively counsel/advise college students in areas of career planning and academic development required
At least three years of experience in advising, counseling, or career services required; two to three years of experience working with students in the career and technical programs of study preferred
Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with the ability to positively work with and support diverse groups.
Strong interpersonal skills to develop credibility and trust with a wide range of constituent groups and be a successful resource to the Bryant community.
Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, use sound judgement, and make ethical decisions.
Ability to work collaboratively with others and to lead programs and initiatives that include a wide range of constituent groups.
Excellent oral and written communication and public speaking skills.
Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High degree of professionalism and ability to accurately maintain confidential and privileged information.
Open and responsive to direction and feedback.
Working knowledge of an information, learning, counseling or coaching specialty as evidenced by study, training, or certifications; and by prior instructional, counseling, or technical experience
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records, as appropriate
Ability to convey simple to somewhat complex concepts and processes to clients, peers, senior administrators, instructors, students, a relevant target community, and parent groups
Ability to work under deadlines, with changing priorities
Ability to respond calmly to emergencies and to fashion solutions to student, administrative, or technical problems; ability to seek assistance when needed
Ability to establish community networks and deal effectively with community groups
Ability to write clearly and produce/edit accurate, well-organized, and understandable reports
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the area of specialization
Knowledge of major computer software, or software of equivalent complexity, used in the learning/counseling environment or in technical support of the project
Ability to use computer or other systems to accurately log and monitor inventories, to securely store equipment, and to comply with other security protocols
Ability to participate in training of moderate complexity, and, in turn, train others in new or upgraded theories, techniques, applications, practices, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively; ability to listen and respond to the concerns/ideas of others
Ability to work on a team, as well as work independently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, higher education administration, or related field required and no fewer than three (3) years of progressively responsible experience of related work, three years of experience working with students in the career and technical programs of study preferred; OR, An advanced degree in a related field of study from an accredited institution, an appropriate certification of specialization, and one (1) year experience performing responsible related work

Responsibilities

Career Counseling, Coaching, Advising Advocate for students in the career and technical majors and contribute to efforts to promote their access, retention, and graduation from the college.
Provide counseling, coaching, and advising to students and alumni to help them make well-informed decisions on career choices, reach their career goals, and become aware of employment opportunities.
Meet individually with students to assist with career development and job, internship, and work-based learning search preparation.
Guide students in the development of resumes, cover letters, portfolios, and other professional documents tailored for internship and employment opportunities.
Assist students in identifying and preparing for experiential learning opportunities including internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and other work-based learning experiences aligned with their academic programs.
Administer and interpret career and vocational assessment instruments such as Career Coach, Focus2, Vault, Career Finder, ONet, and others.
Track student participation in internships and experiential learning opportunities and support reporting requirements associated with grant-funded initiatives.
Maintain an up-to-date database of all events, internships, employer partnerships, and programs in Symplicity, EAB Navigate, Handshake, and other databases.
Develop and present a variety of structured workshops, special topics programs, and career exploration programs and resources which assist individuals in making well-informed judgments regarding their career choices and in developing effective job search skills.
Develop workshops focused on internship readiness, experiential learning, professional skills development, and workplace success.
Coordinate and plan Mock Interview events and other professional skills workshops.
Promote opportunities for students by working closely with faculty and administration to advise them of career services programs and encourage participation in programs as appropriate.
Collaborate with faculty to integrate career readiness and work-based learning preparation into classroom experiences where appropriate.
Prepare related materials for use in counseling, coaching, advising, workshops, and outreach.
Conduct presentations at meetings of student clubs/organizations and classes.
Present, implement, and grade assignments for classes in conjunction with faculty.
Engage in professional development and education to understand industry trends, labor market data, and best practices related to career readiness and experiential learning.
Coordinate and promote internship, apprenticeship, and work-based learning opportunities aligned with career and technical academic programs.
Develop and maintain relationships with employers to expand internship pipelines and experiential learning opportunities for students.
Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to align internships with program learning outcomes and Perkins grant priorities.
Support students through the internship search, application, placement, and reflection process.
Assist with tracking, reporting, and assessment of internship participation and outcomes to support institutional and grant reporting requirements.
Provide guidance to employers and students regarding internship best practices and expectations.
Develop and deploy a social media policy and procedures for office use.
Coordinate office social media and report on usage.
Make recommendations to improve social media channels and usage.
Assist staff as needed in the use of social media tools.
Identify and maintain contact with alumni to encourage and coordinate their participation in career development programs and internship/employer engagement opportunities.
Actively interface with faculty to meet the career planning needs of students from specific academic considerations and to gain faculty input and involvement in office programs as appropriate.
Build and maintain relationships with employers, industry partners, and community organizations to expand internships and work-based learning partnerships.
Research and develop effective career information materials for use in counseling, workshops, and outreach.
Assist in maintaining online career development tools and making recommendations to continually improve such resources.
Other duties as assigned