SCADamp Visualization Coach

Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SCADamp is seeking a Visualization Coach at Savannah College of Art and Design to help students enhance verbal, visual, and interpersonal communication for class presentations and job interviews. You will design and deliver workshops, coach students, and observe classes weekly while supporting university initiatives and accreditation efforts.

Strong candidates will have a design mindset, excellent communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, motion graphics, or related field.
• Experience working in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi).
• Experience communicating with diverse audiences in a university setting.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create, promote, and deliver workshops, trainings, and professional development for students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
• Offer workshops and coaching to help students demonstrate professionalism through high-impact visuals.
• Conduct weekly classroom visits to observe, coach, and provide feedback.
• Maintain a regular schedule of classroom visits and one-on-one appointments.
• Coach faculty and staff to improve visualization skills and elevate presentations.
• Support university initiatives and events and programming for external audiences.
• Maintain coaching records and data tracking.
• Stay current with research on effective presentations and communication.
• Conduct surveys and use assessment tools to measure student progress.
• Maintain and archive records of SCADamp activities for accreditation and assessment.

Skills

Presentation coaching

Communication

Project management

Relationship building

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design/visual communication/motion graphics

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

PowerPoint

Keynote

Prezi

Job description

As a visualization coach for SCADamp, the university’s professional presentation studio, you will help students improve their verbal, visual, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively share their stories. You will provide a foundation for them to confidently represent themselves during class presentations and job interviews to connect with others at industry events.

To support SCADamp, you’ll:

• Create, promote, and deliver workshops, trainings, and professional development opportunities for students, alumni, faculty, and staff
• Offer workshops and coaching sessions to help students demonstrate professionalism through high-impact visuals
• Conduct weekly classroom visits to observe, coach, and provide feedback
• Maintain a regular schedule of classroom visits and one-on-one appointments
• Coach faculty and staff to improve visualization skills and elevate their presentations

As a visualization coach, you’ll:

• Support university initiatives and events (e.g., SCAD Day, faculty teaching success program, and student orientation) and programming for external audiences
• Maintain accurate coaching records and data tracking
• Stay current with research on effective presentations and communication
• Conduct surveys and use other assessment tools to measure student progress
• Maintain and archive accurate records of all SCADamp activities for accreditation and institutional assessment

Additionally, you’ll:

• Provide unconditional support to achieve success in all accreditation matters
• Collaborate internally to ensure success for the university and its students
• Serve as a SCADamp ambassador

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• A design mindset to adapt to new direction and initiatives
• Ability to cultivate positive working relationships with internal and external
  constituents
• A dedication to personal and professional integrity
• Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts
• A high degree of professionalism in all interactions with students, faculty, and staff

Candidates should have:

• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and project management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, critical thinking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• An attention to detail and an exceptional work ethic

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in graphic design, visual communication, motion graphics, or a related field
• Experience working in an innovative, fast-paced, and professional environment
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote, and Prezi)
• Experience communicating with diverse audiences in a university setting
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred qualifications:

• Significant experience in presentation coaching or acting
• Print production or data visualization experience

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Valid driver’s license

Travel required:

• 10–20%

Work hours:

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag:

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