Career Coach - Computers, Robotics, Engineering, Automotive, and Manufacturing

Job Description

The Career Coach for Computers, Robotics, Engineering, Automotive, and Manufacturing reports to the Director of Career Services and is responsible for supporting students and alumni in their career development and job search strategies. This role collaborates with faculty, industry partners, and employers to facilitate career readiness, internships, and employment opportunities.

• Provide individualized career counseling and guidance to students and alumni within the Computers, Robotics, Engineering, Automotive, and Manufacturing departments.
• 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, including Focus Fridays.
• 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 Computers, Robotics, Engineering, Automotive, and Manufacturing.
• Facilitate outreach to current students and alumni regarding employment.
• Maintain current knowledge of workforce trends, technological advancements, and best practices in career services.

• 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 effectivedecision-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…