Part-Time Career Coach, Career Services

Lone Star College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan (tax-deferred)

Job summary

Lone Star College CyFair in Cypress, TX, is seeking a part-time Career Coach to deliver career services to students, including coaching, assessments, and program support.

You will track participation, collaborate across campus, and support events and communications to enhance student career readiness. A bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of related experience are required. The role offers a student-focused, supportive work environment and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide career coaching to help students explore options, set goals and make informed decisions.
• Administer career exploration assessments and help students interpret results.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services and collect career data.
• Assist directors in planning and supporting academic and career-related communication, programming, and events.
• Collaborate with campus departments to integrate career readiness into campus life.
• Monitor processes and materials for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Collect and track student data to support delivery of career services.
• Deliver presentations on career services on campus.
• Refer students to campus resources and community organizations as needed.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Reporting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability 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" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

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

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

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

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

Essential Job Functions

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

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 software applications
• Ability to prepare reports and to analyze data
• Possess excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities

Physical Abilities

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

Work Schedule and Conditions

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent 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 part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, 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 which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

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

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