Career Coach

Ivy Tech Community College; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Kokomo, IN, is seeking a part-time Career Coach to assist students with defining career goals and utilizing campus career resources. You will coach individuals and groups, help with resumes, LinkedIn profiles, mock interviews, and employer engagement activities, aligning with campus needs and FERPA guidelines.

The role reports to the Executive Director of Student Life and Career Development and collaborates with the Ivy + Career Link Talent Connection Manager,

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years in career development or coaching.
• Familiarity with standard career assessments preferred (Myers-Briggs, Strong, CliftonStrengths).
• Ability to promote an inclusive environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and tracks progress of students in one-to-one and group coaching.
• Partner with campus staff to provide pre-Ivy Tech and orientation experiences for career and program selection.
• Promote career coaching opportunities on campus and virtually; deliver career-focused events.
• Participate in meetings and professional development activities.
• Perform related duties within FERPA and regulatory standards.

Skills

Career coaching

Resume writing

LinkedIn profile

Mock interviews

Employer engagement

Public speaking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

This is a part-time position. GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: The Career Coach provides coaching services to assist students in defining a career goal and utilizing the career development resources on campus to help them prepare for a successful transition into their chosen career upon completion of their chosen credential(s)). Reports to the Executive Director of Student Life and Career Development and works collaboratively with the Ivy + Career Link Talent Connection Manager, Advisors, College Connection Coaches, and other faculty and staff to meet the career development needs of students and to support meeting or exceeding campus metrics.

Major Responsibilities

• Coaches and tracks the progress of students in one-to-one and group coaching scenarios. Actions taken by students, under the guidance of the Career Coach, may include but are not limited to the student completing a career assessment, resume, LinkedIn profile, mock interviews, and employer engagement through different activities.
• Partners with campus Talent Connection Manager, Admissions staff, Advisors, and other faculty and staff to provide pre-Ivy Tech and orientation experiences to support career and program selection.
• Assists in efforts to build awareness of career coaching opportunities on campus and virtually. Partners with aligned campus stakeholders to promote a career development culture on the campus at large. Works collaboratively with cross-functional departments, including faculty, to deliver presentations and career-focused events.
• Participates in professional growth, development, and training programs related to career coaching.
• Participates in weekly and monthly meetings with the Executive Director of Student Life and Career Development, the student success team, and others as needed. Participates in related annual summits and/or retreats, as well as project-based work as deemed appropriate or necessary.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time up to 28 hours/week

Starting Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hr.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Executive Director of Student Life and Career Development

Education And Experience

• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of related experience in career development and/or coaching is required.
• Proficiency, familiarity, or certifications in standard career assessments such as: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and Clifton StrengthsFinder preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.
• Demonstrated skills and abilities to concurrently manage numerous tasks, some with conflicting priorities required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must be able and willing to travel to and from campuses and professional development activities.
• Ability to work within a self-directed framework and scale a large project required.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.