Speech Consultant

Babson College; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 4,100 - 8,200; Part time

Job summary

Babson College seeks a Speech Consultant to conduct one-on-one coaching, small group sessions, and classroom lectures to develop presentation skills among students and faculty. The role involves creating workshops and supporting various Babson programs with new services and personal branding strategies.

Positions are temporary by semester with hours that may include nights and weekends. Compensation is paid hourly, with pay examples provided for 52 and 104 hours per semester, and authorization

Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree, preferably a PhD or EDD, 2-3 years of college teaching experience and/or equivalent with business communication coaching experience.
• Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks and take thoughtful risks.
• Flexible and willing to assume new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in specific classes for developing individual and group presentation skills.
• Conduct one-on-one coaching and tutoring sessions.
• Deliver classroom lectures and workshops for Babson programs.
• Assist faculty and staff with classroom needs and program requirements.

Skills

Graduate teaching experience

Business communication coaching

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Job description

The Speech Consultant meets at designated times with graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, staff, alum and other participants of Babson programs. The Speech Consultant will instruct on communication assignments, train on speech techniques, tutor for presentation improvement, and provide overall coaching on specific styles of presentations and many communication-related topics. Sessions are one-one, small group, and class instruction.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Participate in specific classes for developing individual and group presentation skills, creating personal brands, developing confidence, building interpersonal skills, and improving online communication strategies. Performs one-on-one coaching/tutoring, delivers classroom lectures, creates and delivers various workshops, and assists faculty/staff, and special programs on new services. Confirms student attendance, follows-up with students, attends meetings on various requirements for different programs, meets with other professors for their classroom needs, creates new lectures for classroom visits and attends quarterly Speech Consultant team meetings. Optional: Attend college events including sports games, workshops, seminars, and other community events. Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE N/A

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

Requires a master’s degree, preferably a PhD or EDD, 2-3 years of college teaching experience and/or equivalent with business communication coaching experience. Envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results. Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions. Must be flexible and willing to assume new tasks.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Positions are temporary by semester; hours and length of assignment may vary, including nights and weekends. The pay rate for this position is as follows: 52 hours in a semester would be $4,119; 104 hours in a semester would be $8,238. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Babson does not sponsor employment-based petitions/applications for this role.

About Us

We’re all different. We’re all Babson. Babson College is a world-class business school, empowering entrepreneurial leaders to create great economic and social value - everywhere. Here you’ll find a collaborative, collegial team environment designed to include and motivate every individual. It’s a rewarding and invigorating workplace – an exciting launch pad for anyone who wants to make a real impact in higher education.

We provide everything you need to achieve your goals, including learning and development opportunities, outstanding benefits, rich rewards, wellness programs, and a genuine dedication to creating a diverse, multicultural and inclusive community.