Part-Time High School Career Coach

Haywood Community College • Clyde, NC

401d • $41,600 - $41,600

About The Position

The part-time Career Coach at Haywood Community College will assist students from Central Haywood High School and Shining Rock Classical Academy in determining their career goals and identifying relevant community college programs. This role focuses on providing academic and career advising, promoting student participation in extracurricular activities, and maintaining communication with various stakeholders to support student success.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in counseling, business, education or a related field
• Excellent human relations and communication skills
• Proficient in utilizing MS Office Products
• Ability to make public presentations
• Ability to analyze, summarize, and report student success data to multiple stakeholders
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Master's degree in counseling, business, education or a related field
• Experience in teaching at the high school and/or secondary level
• Experience serving as a career coach, guidance counselor, or academic advisor

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site student centric career and academic advising to Central Haywood High School & Shining Rock Classical Academy Students
• Assist students in identifying personal goals
• Assist students in identifying career choices based on intrinsic interests and current employment data
• Assist students in aligning interests with allied community college programs of study
• Encourage students to participate in extracurricular career activities i.e., Skills USA, healthcare or government volunteer, etc.
• Track all interactions with students for state reporting purposes
• Pursue professional development opportunities to promote student success
• Present annually to HCC Program Advisory Boards
• Prudently follow up on all communication and inquiries with stakeholders
• Promote communication concerning career and college coaching between non-student stakeholders including parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and local employers
• Promote Community College opportunities to students
• Follow all necessary guidelines at both Haywood County Schools, Shining Rock Classical Academy, and Haywood Community College
• Travel within Haywood County to meet with stakeholders on a regular basis
• Collaborate with Public Information Office to produce Career Coach service promotional materials
• Meet with program Faculty advisors and Dean's on a semester basis to stay current with program changes and recommendations
• Keep detailed case management records for students seeking career coaching
• Follow all student record privacy rules and regulations
• Refer students in need of additional non-academic assistance to appropriate Student Service's Staff
• Participate in all mandatory advising training
• Pursue membership in local, regional, and national professional career counseling organizations
• May operate college-owned vehicles

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours
• Opportunity for professional development
• Engagement with local educational institutions and community organizations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree