Leadership Coach (WAE)

Louisiana State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition exemption

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks a Leadership Coach (WAE) to deliver high-impact leadership development services on-campus or remotely. The role coaches workforce leaders to enhance stress management and self-reflection, identifies needs, and creates tailored action plans with data-driven assessments.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years as a high-performing leader; a Master’s degree or ICF credential is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, human services, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience as a high-performing leader or equivalent.
• Master’s degree with specific leadership experience or ICF credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in discovering and maximizing their talents.
• Develop clients’ strengths and apply them to their life and work.
• Identify organizational drivers affecting performance.
• Establish and execute individual coaching development plans.
• Administer and submit data for assessments and surveys.
• Coach leaders in trust-building, feedback, and effective one-on-ones.

Skills

Leadership coaching

Executive coaching

Training design

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education, human services, or related field

Master’s degree in leadership or related field (preferred)

Tools

Virtual coaching technologies

Job description

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Job Posting Title:

Leadership Coach (WAE)

Position Type:

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department:

LSUAM HSE - LDI - Operations (Dave R. Lombardo (00342040), Natasha Kukunaokala Simoneaux (00240163))

Work Location:

0298 Charles E. Coates Hall

Job Description:

College of Human Sciences & Education

Leadership Development Institute

Leadership Coach (WAE) On-Campus or Remote

The Leadership Development Institute seeks qualified leadership coaches to deliver high-impact leadership development services. This role involves coaching workforce leaders to develop their strengths through stress management and self-reflective practices. Coaches will identify needs, customize action plans, and address specific behaviors. You will partner with leaders to analyze metrics, administer assessments, and create individual action plans.

Job Responsibilities:

• 50% Support clients in discovering and maximizing their talents.
• Develop clients’ strengths and apply them to their life and work.
• Identify organizational drivers affecting performance.
• Establish and execute individual coaching development plans.
• Administer and submit data for assessments and surveys.
• Coach leaders in trust-building, feedback, and effective one-on-ones and other leadership skills.

• 30% Establish coaching agreements with clients and document next steps.
• Design and implement training workshops and job aides.
• Share insights on trends and communicate opportunities to leadership.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction and coordinate schedules.
• Report ethics violations and participate in training sessions.

• 15% Submit timely reports, documentation, and other necessary paperwork.
• Provide programmatic support where needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, with some travel required.

• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

10+ years of experience as a high-performing leader or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree with specific leadership experience or ICF credential preferred. Experience with virtual coaching technologies preferred.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— adegreeis not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Posting Date:

July 29, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 29, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including

• health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement options
• various leave options
• paid holidays
• wellness benefits
• tuition exemption for qualified positions
• training and development opportunities
• employee discounts
• and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.