Calling & Career Coach

Geneva College; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Geneva College seeks a Calling and Career Coach to support students and alumni in self-discovery, career exploration, internships, and job prep. The role reports to the Assistant Dean of Calling and Career and Strategic Initiatives.

The position emphasizes relationship-building, event planning, and effective communication while contributing to department-wide initiatives and university mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience coaching and developing students at college level is valued.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse constituents and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational coaching and advising to students and alumni.
• Develop resources and plan events related to calling and career.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings and data for surveys.
• Promote the department values and collaborate across offices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean.

Skills

Career coaching

Student advising

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Handshake

Job description

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Calling and Career Coach serves as a critical member of the Calling and Career team. This position is uniquely designed to provide students with personally tailored support in their vocational journey and is responsible for establishing student relationships for the purpose of coaching in all areas of self-discovery as it relates to calling, major exploration, life-planning, professional development, and job and internship searching and preparation. This position will serve a variety of campus populations including prospective students, undergraduates, graduate students, alumni, and employers. This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Calling and Career and Strategic Initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Vocational Coaching and Advising:
   1. Proactively create and develop positive relationships with students and alumni individually and collectively to help them understand the larger story of their life and how it informs their callings and vocational path.
   2. As students progress in their understanding of themselves, coach them in how to put that understanding to use in pursuit of career-related experiences such as job-shadowing, internships, and eventually professional jobs and opportunities.
   3. Help students determine and articulate their personal values, priorities, and life goals so that they can make informed and strategic decisions regarding career path and life choices.
2. Calling and Career Programs, Resources & Services:
   1. Develop digital and print resources related to calling and career for students and alumni.
   2. Assist Assistant Dean in planning and execution of annual events such as career fairs, sophomore retreat, summer fellows’ program, the senior launch event as well as other campus events.
   3. Lead workshops for small groups of students developing them in key areas of calling and career.
   4. Actively participate in consortium job fairs such as: WestPACS, Bridges and Pathways and the Accounting and Finance Consortium
   5. Utilize appropriate technology and online information resources in working with students.
   6. Assist with employer recruitment on campus as needed.
3. Administrative:
   1. In effort to serve students more holistically, maintain accurate and up to date records of student meetings through the Handshake platform.
   2. Help administer and collect data for annual First Destination Survey.
   3. Respond to emails and communication in a timely and professional manner.
4. Contribute to the Student Development Department:
   1. Actively promote the values, professional standards, and commitments of the Student Development department.
   2. Prioritize and regularly attend and contribute to Student Development via meetings, programs, committees, events, etc.
   3. Invest in the Student Development team through cross-office collaboration, communication, and service.
5. All other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean.

Exhibits behavior that is consistent with and supportive of Geneva’s mission, vision, core values, and standards of conduct:

1. Geneva Mission Statement:Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor.
2. Vision Statement:Geneva College will inspire students to integrate faith in Christ into all aspects of life in the real world, and to serve faithfully within their callings for Christ and Country.
3. Core Values:
   1. Serve with grace
   2. Pursue Godly wisdom
   3. Foster academic strength
   4. Engage culture faithfully
   5. Inspire vibrant hospitality
   6. Honor one another
4. Standards of Conduct:Employees of Geneva College will affirm upon hire, and annually thereafter, their promise to abide by the College’s Standard of Conduct Policy. All employees must conduct their personal affairs so there can be no opportunity for unfavorable reflections upon the Christian beliefs and mission of the College, either expressed or implied. It is expected that employees will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with biblical standards, values, and character. These standards of personal conduct do not apply to family members and/or friends of the employee.

Job Requirements - Administrative:

1. General:Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed or are able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations in order to safely perform the essential responsibilities of the job.
2. Physical:Must be able to perform the following: talking, hearing, and seeing. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all office equipment including, but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and telephones.
3. Confidentiality:Individuals must recognize that management of data, including personal information, grades, budgets, programs, and policies is necessary to the operation of the College. Such information must be kept private and confidential for the protection of the College and to obey Federal and/or State laws. Should there be doubt as to whether a certain matter is to be protected, it should be discussed with your supervisor before making a disclosure.
4. Mental:Must be able to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make judgments, and solve problems.

Qualifications

1. Essential Skills/Traits:A successful candidate will have an in-depth understanding that each person has a unique and created design informed by their personal Christian faith and worldview. We are looking for a highly discerning professional with a desire to help students grow in self-awareness and their God-given calling. A successful candidate will have experience coaching and developing students at the college or high school level and will have the ability to communicate in effective and life-giving ways. He or she will be adept at cultivating relationships of high trust with students so that in coaching settings, constructive feedback can be given in a way that produces true development. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative mindset while also being able to work independently. This position will be an active contributor to the Calling and Career team while helping to cultivate a strong office culture oriented towards service and hospitality. Professionalism as displayed in timeliness, strong organizational skills and sound prioritization will be necessary. A successful candidate will display strong interpersonal skills and an ability to move easily with diverse constituents. As always, the candidate should demonstrate a willingness to be kind even when it is inconvenient.
2. Minimum:
   1. Experience:1-3 years of industry related experience, prior experience working with college students preferred.
   2. Education/Certification:Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred: Higher Education, Student Affairs, MBA, Counseling or Equivalent. Other degree programs will be considered when combined with relevant experience.
   3. Skill/Abilities Related to:Calling/Career coaching and assessment, life design, hiring processes, graduate school preparation, employer relations, event planning, and classroom facilitation.
   4. Christian Commitment:An eligible candidate must be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and an active member of a Protestant evangelical Christian church. Preference will be given to the candidate who supports and has an articulate understanding of the Reformed faith. An eligible candidate must understand and support the College’s “Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” by expressing an evangelical Christian profession of faith and demonstrate the ability to integrate a Christian perspective in their work.