CTE Career coach

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 50,855,000 - 68,804,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan College of South Jersey is hiring a Career Coach for its Main Campus in Sewell, NJ. This full-time, grant-funded role delivers individualized and group career development, helping adult learners and dislocated workers explore careers and prepare for workforce training programs.

The position involves assessments, group workshops on soft skills and digital literacy, progress documentation, and supporting participants in overcoming barriers to success. Grant-funded through June 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in career counseling, workforce development, case management, or employment services preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with adult learners and individuals returning to the workforce.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Teams, and career development tools and assessments.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one career coaching focused on career exploration, pathway planning, and career skills training.
• Conduct assessments to identify participants' strengths, interests, and skills.
• Facilitate workshops and group sessions on soft skills, workplace expectations, digital literacy, and career readiness.
• Monitor and document participant progress through completion of training, milestones, and program engagement.
• Maintain accurate records in case management or tracking systems.
• Provide motivational coaching and accountability to support participant persistence and success.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Salary: $20.88 Hourly

Location: Main Campus: Gloucester- 1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ 08080, NJ

Job Type: Full Time Staff

Job Number: COCCTECA

Department: 11010- CTE & Workforce Development

Division: 11010 - Continuing Education

Opening Date: 09/10/2026

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented, Non-Exempt

Description

The Career Coach provides individualized and group-based career development services to adult learners, dislocated workers, and other individuals returning to the workforce. This role focuses on career exploration, skill development, and readiness for workforce training programs. The Career Coach supports participants in identifying career pathways, building foundational skills, overcoming barriers, and achieving educational and employment goals.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position ending June 30, 2027.

Examples of Duties

1. Provide one-on-one career coaching focused on career exploration, pathway planning, and career skills training.
2. Conduct assessments to identify participants' strengths, interests, and skills.
3. Facilitate workshops and group sessions on topics such as soft skills, workplace expectations, digital literacy, and career readiness.
4. Support participants in developing essential employability skills, including communication, professionalism, time management, and problem-solving.
5. Guide participants through career pathway exploration without engaging in job placement or employer matching.
6. Monitor and document participant progress through completion of training, milestones, and program engagement.
7. Maintain accurate records in case management or tracking systems.
8. Provide motivational coaching and accountability to support participant persistence and success.
9. Assist participants in identifying and navigating personal and systemic barriers to success.
10. Guide participants through career exploration using labor market information and career assessment tools.
11. Collaborate with internal program staff to support participant outcomes and program goals.
12. Stay current with career development, best practices, tools, and workforce trends.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in career counseling, workforce development, case management, or employment services preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with adult learners and individuals returning to the workforce.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Teams, and career development tools and assessments.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to support individuals in overcoming barriers to success.
• Preferred knowledge of labor market information and career pathways.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with varied hours, including nights and weekends, to meet department and College needs.
• Possess the ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, colleagues, and community partners

If certain conditions exist, this position requires you to have access to personal technological equipment and capabilities to perform your duties.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at Rowan College of South Jersey. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the College. For more information about RCSJ's vaccine requirements, visit the RCSJ Coronavirus Updates website for the latest information.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical activity of the position:

• Standing
• Walking
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as picking, pinching, typing

Physical requirements of the position:

• Light work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently

Visual acuity requirements of the position:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity

Workplace conditions of the position:

• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

All full time staff employees earn sick, vacation and personal time off. The College also offers 16 calendar holidays.

Pension Benefits:

Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of employment. This position requires enrollment in Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). PERS is a defined benefit plan available to full time employees. Employees participating in PERS are required to contribute a percentage of their base salary and the retirement benefit is based on a calculation. For more information visit:

Health Benefits:

Medical: RCSJ offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011.

Dental: The College offers dental insurance through Delta Dental with four plan options (base plan is free to employees).

Group Life Insurance:

Life Insurance is underwritten by the Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc., and is provided as a result of pension membership. There is no cost to the member for this coverage. The State Treasurer is the official policyholder for all the Noncontributory Group Life Insurance, which is issued asPolicy Number G-14800.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

The flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, vision, and dependent day care. The medical limit is $3,400 per year, and the dependent care limit is $7,500 per year.

Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver-

RCSJ offers tuition reimbursement for up to 12 credits per fiscal year. The College also offer a tuition waiver for RCSJ courses for employees and eligible dependents.

Employee Assistance Program:

RCSJ offers its employees an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This is a free and completely confidential service available to help employees manage issues in their work and personal lives. EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services. The issues for which EAP provides support vary, but examples include:

• Substance abuse
• Safe working environment
• Emotional distress
• Major life events, including births, accidents, and deaths
• Health care concerns
• Financial or legal concerns
• Family/personal relationship issues
• Work relationship issues
• Concerns about aging parents