Part-Time, Career Success Coach

Overview

Ranked by  and  as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory;

a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• RVCC is currently seeking a Part-Time Career Coach to assist in carrying out the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the department. This student-facing role specializes in providing career guidance to meet students career development needs in the following skill areas: resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, Linked In, networking, workplace professionalism, industry expectations, job/internship search, and personal branding.
• Their work includes equipping students for making career plans and achieving career goals by facilitating awareness of their work-related strengths, skills, interests, and values and understanding the world of work as well as preparing students to obtain internships, cooperative education, and experiential learning opportunities.
• The individual assists in providing career and professional development support to RVCC students through individual coaching and group workshops and contributes to outreach efforts with faculty to integrate career readiness into the curriculum.
• Additionally, the career coach will assist with on-campus and online career success programs and events that support, but are not limited to, 1st generation and underrepresented students and alumni.
• Conduct initial one-on-one student internship/co-op intake meetings.
• Guide students with resume/cover letter/Linked In and interview prep for students interested in obtaining internships & co-ops and on-campus employment.
• Help students create individualized career actions plans and utilize job/internship search platforms (Handshake, Linked In, etc.).
• Assist the Career Success office with class presentations and customized internship & co-op related workshops requested by faculty
• Assist in supporting the Career Success Manager with updating and maintaining the internship & co-op manual and related material
• Helping the Career Success Manager with assessing the effectiveness of all experiential learning programs.
• Provide the Career Success Manager support with corporate internship partnerships and internship information sessions.
• Participate in various professional development activities to maintain knowledge of emerging trends in career coaching and career development through organizations such as NACE, NCDA, and NJC
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• Assist in representing the department at orientation, welcome weeks, admissions open houses, etc.
• Assist with both the Alumni and Employer Job Shadowing Program & corporate networking events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Counseling, or other related degree.
• Experience in career coaching and counseling college students.
• Musthave experience assisting students with resume, cover letter, Linked In, and interviewing preparation with a preferred certification in resume writing.
• Demonstrated skills in engaging a diverse student population in order to assist them with resume, cover letter, Linked In, and Interview preparation.
• Knowledge in career development theory, pedagogy, and career advising.
• Ability to establish rapport and relate well to students, faculty, employers, parents, alumni, and staff.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all components of the College and external constituents, especially with students
• Experience in creating and implementing career-related programs and workshops.
• Ability to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees where every individual feels respected and valued.
• Comfortable working with computer technology and online web-based services.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently when necessary; well-organized and detail-oriented; problem solving and project management skills.
• Familiarity or certifications in standard career assessments such as:
  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, Clifton Strengths Finder, and NACE career competencies.
• Knowledge and skills in outreach and marketing, including digital flyer design and creative student engagement.

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