Career and College Coaches

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte (NC); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC seeks Career and College Coaches to guide students on academic pathways, career options, and workforce opportunities. In this full-time, on-site role, coaches meet individuals and small groups to assess interests and develop customized education and career plans.

You will help students explore programs, understand transfer options, connect with internships and employment resources, and facilitate workshops on resume writing, interview prep, and

Qualifications

• Experience in career counseling to guide students in exploring pathways and setting actionable goals.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, presentation abilities, and clear written correspondence with diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret student data, academic records, and labor market information to inform guidance.
• High level of customer service to provide responsive, respectful, and inclusive support to students and community members.

Responsabilités

• Meet with individuals and small groups to assess interests, review academic records, and develop customized education and career plans.
• Help students explore programs of study, understand transfer options, and connect with internships, apprenticeships, and employment resources.
• Facilitate workshops on resume writing, interview preparation, and college readiness; collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation and track student progress; contribute to outreach activities and events.

Connaissances

career counseling

career development

communication

analytical skills

customer service

higher education experience

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, human services, psychology, or related field

Description du poste

Company Description Central Piedmont Community College is one of the largest community colleges in the Carolinas, offering nearly 300 degree, diploma, and certification programs, along with corporate training and continuing education. The college is committed to being academically, financially, and geographically accessible to all residents of Mecklenburg County. Central Piedmont partners closely with local employers and job seekers to address workforce and technology needs through innovative education and training. Established in 1963, the college has a strong, longstanding presence serving residents, businesses, and industry in the region. Applicants can learn more at www.cpcc.edu and connect via www.cpcc.edu/social.
Role Description Career and College Coaches provide guidance to students and prospective learners on academic pathways, career options, and workforce opportunities. In this full-time, on-site role located in Charlotte, NC, coaches meet with individuals and small groups to assess interests, review academic records, and develop customized education and career plans. They help students explore programs of study, understand transfer options, and connect with internships, apprenticeships, and employment resources. Coaches facilitate workshops on topics such as resume writing, interview preparation, and college readiness, and collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to support student success and retention. The role also involves maintaining accurate documentation, tracking student progress, and contributing to outreach activities and events.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong career counseling and career development skills to support students in exploring pathways and setting actionable goals.
• Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, including active listening, presentation abilities, and clear written correspondence with diverse audiences.
• Candidates should possess solid analytical skills to interpret student data, academic records, and labor market information to inform guidance.
• Candidates should possess a high level of customer service skills to provide responsive, respectful, and inclusive support to students and community members.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include experience in higher education or workforce development, familiarity with community college systems, and proficiency with advising or student information software.
• A bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, human services, psychology, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience in career coaching or academic advising is highly valued.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural environment and commitment to equity and student success.