Career Coach (Contract, Part-Time Modular Programs)

Flatiron School; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a part-time Career Coach to support graduates in Software Engineering, Data, Cybersecurity, and AI. The role involves conducting personalized coaching sessions, providing feedback on job applications, and helping students navigate the job market. Ideal candidates have extensive coaching experience and strong communication skills. This flexible position allows up to 20 hours of work per week, offering $35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching, workforce development, HR, or adult education.
• Ability to quickly build trust with students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 30-minute video coaching sessions tailored to student goals.
• Offer actionable feedback on resumes and interview strategies.

Skills

Empathetic Communication

Coaching

Trust Building

Tech-Savvy

Education

8+ years of professional experience

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

Career Coach (Contract, Part-Time Modular Programs)

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About Flatiron School
As a leader in the tech industry, Flatiron School believes that education is the best investment you can make in your future. We’re committed to helping change lives and the world for the better. Our courses provide an immersive, outcomes-driven curriculum for students looking to launch a career in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Game Design. In addition to student programs, we also offer targeted education solutions for organizations.

Our Mission: Enabling the pursuit of a better life through education.

Our Values:

• Make No Little Plans - Build for scale, create for the future, execute short-term goals in view of long-term strategy.
• Radiate Positivity - Be kind, have fun, find what to love.
• Strive for Excellence - Drive results, hold yourself and each other accountable to our shared goals.
• Be a Lifelong Learner - Embrace a growth mindset, be curious, get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
• Work Together - Collaborate, embrace transparency, empower others to succeed.
• Nurture Difference - Seek to understand, notice who or what is missing, actively seek out different opinions, create space for other voices to be heard.

Overview

Flatiron School is seeking a part-time, contract-based Career Coach to provide on-demand, 1:1 support to our graduates pursuing roles in Software Engineering, Data, Cybersecurity, and AI.

Our grads are adult learners and career changers navigating a competitive job market. They are smart, motivated, and often anxious. Your role is to meet each student where they are and help them take confident next steps.

What Coaching Means At Flatiron

“The skill of asking empowering questions to both support and challenge a person to make forward progress in pursuit of a goal.”

Coaches at Flatiron focus on asking, not telling. We believe our students are capable and resourceful, and we help them tap into their strengths while navigating real-world job search obstacles.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct 30-minute video coaching sessions tailored to each student’s goals and challenges.
• Ask thoughtful, empowering questions that challenge and support students to move forward.
• Offer actionable feedback on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interview strategies.
• Run mock behavioral interviews and review networking plans.
• Help students manage their job search pipeline and navigate setbacks.
• Model professionalism in every interaction — including responsiveness, candor, and reliability.
• Document light notes and action items after each session.
• Engage with the Career Services team via Slack as needed.

Who You Are

• You have 8+ years of professional experience in coaching, workforce development, HR, adult education, or related fields.
• You’re a skilled, empathetic communicator who can quickly build trust.
• You’re energized by meeting new people and can pivot between different student needs.
• You’re comfortable with ambiguity and use good judgment on when to escalate.
• You’re tech-savvy enough to navigate Google Sheets and internal tools.
• You love helping others grow — with humility, clarity, and care.
• Bonus: You have a technical background (e.g., former technical recruiter or practitioner in engineering, data, or cybersecurity).

Additional Details

• Scheduling is student-driven: Coaches make their availability known and are booked as needed.
• Session format: 30-minute video calls, with light documentation after each session.

Compensation: $35/hour (1099 Contract).

Schedule: Flexible, up to ~20 hours/week depending on demand.

Pay Range: $35 per hour.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Higher Education