Career Coach & Industry Liaison — ACCESS Academy

George Mason University; Chantilly (VA); In loco; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The ACCESS Academy Career Coach and Industry Liaison at George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development leads outward-facing collaborations with K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities to translate workforce trends into learning experiences, internships, and career pathways for ACCESS Academy students.

Responsibilities include coaching students to identify future-ready career pathways, integrating coursework with internships, and helping develop portfolios that

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with or within technology, STEM, workforce development, industry partnerships, or innovation-focused environments.
• Demonstrated experience working across institutions, roles, and professional cultures.
• Experience supporting students or early-career talent in navigating career pathways, internships, or applied learning opportunities.
• Strong understanding of emerging workforce trends, skill demands, and credential pathways, particularly in technology-enabled and data-rich fields.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with employers, industry groups, or external partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively across educational and industry contexts, with credibility among educators, employers, and technical professionals.
• Collaborative mindset; Strong relationship-building skills and comfort engaging executives, hiring managers, educators, and technical professionals; Strategic thinker.

Mansioni

• Coach students in identifying and pursuing future-ready career pathways aligned with their interests, strengths, and emerging workforce opportunities.
• Support student career exploration that intentionally integrates academic coursework, dual enrollment, problem-based learning, and applied experiences.
• Help students develop professional skills, career narratives, and portfolios that reflect real-world competencies alongside academic milestones.
• Work in coordination with faculty, and ACCESS staff to ensure career guidance is aligned, coherent, and developmentally appropriate.
• Contribute to collaboration with industry partners to translate employer insights into learning opportunities for students.

Descrizione del lavoro

The ACCESS Academy Career Coach and Industry Liaison at George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development leads outward-facing collaborations with K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities to translate workforce trends into learning experiences, internships, and career pathways for ACCESS Academy students.

Responsibilities include coaching students to identify future-ready career pathways, integrating coursework with internships, and helping develop portfolios that