Part-Time, Career Success Coach

Job Description

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. The role involves equipping students to make career plans and achieve career goals by facilitating awareness of their strengths, skills, interests, and values, and preparing them for internships, cooperative education, and experiential learning opportunities.

• Conduct initial one‑on‑one student internship/co‑op intake meetings.
• Guide students with resume, cover letter, Linked In, and interview preparation for those seeking internships, co‑ops, and on‑campus employment.
• Help students create individualized career action plans and utilize job/internship search platforms such as Handshake and Linked In.
• Assist the Career Success office with class presentations and customized internship & co‑op related workshops requested by faculty.
• Support the Career Success Manager in updating and maintaining the internship & co‑op manual and related materials.
• Assist in assessing the effectiveness of all experiential learning programs.
• Provide support with corporate internship partnerships and internship information sessions.
• Participate in 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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• Represent the department at orientation, welcome weeks, admissions open houses, and other events.
• Assist with the Alumni and Employer Job Shadowing Program and corporate networking events.

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience in career coaching and counseling college students.
• Experience assisting students with resume, cover letter, Linked In, and interview preparation, with a preferred certification in resume writing.
• Demonstrated skills in engaging a diverse student population in resume, cover letter, Linked In, and interview preparation.
• Knowledge of 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 students.
• Experience in creating and implementing career‑related programs and workshops.
• Ability to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and promote an inclusive environment.
• 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.

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.