Part-Time Career Coach, Career Services

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan (tax-deferred)

Job summary

Lone Star College-CyFair is seeking a part-time Career Coach to support students through coaching, assessments, and career-related programming aligned with their pathways. You will track participation, help plan events, and collaborate across campus to strengthen career readiness.

The role emphasizes strong communication, data collection, and program delivery in a student-centered environment at the CyFair campus, with a focus on student success and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in communicating with students and staff to support career decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provides career coaching to assist students in exploring career options, setting goals, and making informed career decisions.
• Administers career exploration assessments and assists students in understanding and interpreting results.
• Maintains accurate documentation of services and collects data relevant to career services.
• Collaborates with campus departments to support integration of career awareness into campus life.
• Delivers presentations on career services on campus and refers students to appropriate resources.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiplecategories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transferand career training education to 80,000+ students each semester.LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution bythe Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight WorkforceCenters of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFairCommunity, the college provides a full range of offerings includingunique programs in fire science technology, logistics managementand sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, thecollege has experienced record growth and supports an excitinglearning environment that brings together state-of-the-arttechnology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX77433.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Career Coach, Career Services supports the delivery ofcareer services to students by providing career coaching,administering career assessments, and contributing tocareer-related programming and events aligned with students' careerdecision-making pathways. This position tracks studentparticipation and service data and provides input to the planningand continuous improvement of career support programs andevents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides career coaching to assist students in exploring careeroptions, setting goals, and making informed career decisions
2. Administers career exploration assessments and assists studentsin understanding and interpreting results
3. Maintains accurate documentation of services and collects datarelevant to career services
4. Assists directors/managers in planning and supporting academicand career-related communication, programming, and events
5. Collaborates with personnel across campus departments tosupport the integration of career awareness and readiness intocampus life
6. Monitors processes and materials, ensuring accuracy andcompliance with all relevant rules, regulations, and policies
7. Collects and tracks student data to support delivery ofrelevant career services
8. Delivers presentations on career services on campus
9. Refers students to appropriate campus resources and communityorganizations as needed
10. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High level of customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Proficiency in the use of general office and softwareapplications
• Ability to prepare reports and to analyze data
• Possess excellent organizational skills and ability toprioritize multiple responsibilities

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other generaloffice equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed tocarry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimalexposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience, or anequivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $20.70

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with informationfrom each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee isauthorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available atwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions aresubject to a criminal background check.