Career Coach – Design, Construction Sciences and Building Technology

## Career Coach – Design, Construction Sciences and Building Technology Apply locations:
Dunwoody Maintime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition :
JR1000070
** Position Type:
** Full time
** Remote Type:
**** Salary Range:**$52,000 - $58,000
** Job

Shift:
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* Job Description:

**** POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS
*** Provide individualized career counseling and guidance to students and alumni within Design, Construction Sciences and Building Technology
* Actively contribute to the 95% employment outcome for graduates.
* Develop and deliver workshops and presentations on resume writing, interview preparation, networking, and job search strategies.
* Support faculty and advisors with experiential learning opportunities including field trips and industry site visits.
* Build and maintain relationships with industry partners.
* Help organize employer panels and on-campus events.
* Serve on Program Advisory Committees.
* Work with staff and faculty to add career readiness to the curriculum.
* Stay updated on companies hiring Dunwoody students within Design and Construction Sciences and Building Technology
* Facilitate outreach to current students and alumni regarding employment.
* Maintain current knowledge of workforce trends, technological advancements, and best practices in career services.
** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Ability to work 40 hours per week.
* Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office:
Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access.
* Ability to learn new computer programs and database management systems and demonstrate proficiency given adequate training.
* Ability to analyze and interpret data.
* Ability to think critically and strategically to develop new strategies and goals.
* Ability to talk on the phone.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, potential employers and/or other external constituents.
* Ability to communicate difficult messages in a professional manner.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
* Must be goal and team oriented to build positive working relationships, and conduct business with attention to ethical considerations, and/or school/accreditation guidelines.
* Ability to speak publicly and present information and training material in a cohesive, organized manner.
* Ability to coach students in job search strategies including résumé preparation and interviewing skills.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality as required by FERPA regulations.
* Ability to work with and communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds and at all levels.
* Ability to work independently to source new employment prospects for graduates.
* Ability to organize events within deadlines and budgets.
* Must have strong organizational skills, exceptional networking skills, and consistently displays the highest levels of integrity.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule including select evenings and weekends to meet college business needs.
* Must be professional in all aspects of the position including appearance, demeanor, and attitude.
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form.
* Ability to calculate figures and amounts that speak to productivity and effective decision-making.  Ability to read and interpret charts, graphs and other visually-presented data.  Ability to work within stated budget requirements; be fiscally responsible.
* While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to use hands to feel or handle/manipulate objects. Frequently required to sit, lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 25-50 pounds. Must possess good vision and depth perception. …