Career and Pathway Coach

welcome to grayson college. Grayson college is in the heart of grayson county and provides a vital link for higher education. Gc offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.

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 $55,079.42 to $82,619.14 per year.

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.

Serves as the faculty mentor for general studies students. 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 mymajors.

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 platforms.

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…