Career and Pathway Coach
Career and Pathway Coach
Grayson College
Denison, TX
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- Retirement
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
Supports students from enrollment through graduation by administering various tools for assessment of interests, values, aptitudes and skills and uses the results to assist students in informed Pathway selection that leads to a career which will provide a living wage. Provides guidance to students individually or in group settings regarding career decisions, degree plans, and transfer opportunities. The position also includes coaching students in all aspects of the job search and managing the Grayson College career services platform.
The salary range for this position is $49,763.28 to $74,644.92 per year.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available
- Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only
- Vacation Accrual- 2 weeks per year
- Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year
- Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year
- Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day
- Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount.
- 40% Provides proactive student career advising that links career goals, interests and abilities with appropriate program of study, course selection/course sequencing and related support services for the programs offered by the college and at transfer institutions. Advises students on academic planning, career exploration, major selection, academic standards, educational strategies, transfer information and other areas as needed. Researches and maintains current information regarding labor market trends and the occupational outlook for a wide range of careers. Assists students with registration during peak advising months.
- 20% Prepares reports and tracks key assessment data regarding results and outcomes. Compares outcomes over time and by program. Establishes and maintains tracking and reporting processes. Assesses current operations and provides evaluative feedback in an effort to improve student outcomes to meet strategic goals of the college.
- 20% Provides job search workshops which include resume writing tips and interview skills. Assists students with resume writing in conjunction with the writing center. Manages the college's career services platform(s) like Purple Briefcase.
- 10% Organizes and presents student focused Career Services events and Pathway seminars on campus and in the community. Develops a Pathway of the Month presentation in person and through video conferencing technology. Delivers on-site presentations as requested by schools and community organizations. In collaboration with the College's Marketing Team, creates, modifies, maintains and promotes career planning on the college's website and other mediums.
- 5% Maintains student information files in accordance with all school and company policies and procedures, all applicable federal regulations, state regulations and all accrediting agencies standards and requirements.
- 5% Performs other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
- Creates and maintains effective relationship with students, faculty, and staff in order to provide a high level of quality service and support.
- Provides student registration assistance during peak advising periods.
- Promotes the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion when assisting students or faculty.
- Serves as a role model to students on the campus.
- Maintains current knowledge of Grayson College programs and Pathways.
- Makes effective presentations.
- Maintains acceptable record of timeliness and attendance.
- Represents Grayson College well; serves as an ambassador for the college in the community.
- Complies with all laws and regulations related to higher education.
- Experience: Two years to five years of similar or related experience.
- Education: A Master's degree in Counseling, Education, Social Science or related field from a regionally accredited institution and two years of related experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master's degree in Counseling with a focus on career development is preferred.
- Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.
- Other Skills: CAEL case management certification training must be completed within the first 12 months of employment.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to use a computer and learn new software or applications to complete daily work; Ability to establish rapport and develop relationships; Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make public presentations; Ability to work independently to complete projects and meet objectives. The work is typically sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to do the work.
- Work Environment: Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a typical office.
GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.
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