Career Coach

Career Coach

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Career Development and Internships, the Career Coach assists students with all phases of the career development process.

The Career Coach provides a regular schedule of individual career coaching appointments and drop-ins for students and alumni. May at times provide group career coaching sessions. Evaluates student needs and provides appropriate resources and support, which might include career assessments and interpretation, resume assistance, job/internship search and interview preparation, and/or assistance developing a career plan. Guides students through career assessments and offers understanding and resources to help them research and develop individualized solutions as they make life-changing decisions.

Utilizes online career management systems (e.g., Handshake, Big Interview), to support student career development and helps students navigate complex challenges in their career development efforts. Documents appropriate notes and records to track students' engagement and progress. Promotes Winthrop's Alumni Mentoring Program through coaching interactions.

Conducts career presentations and workshops in the classroom by faculty invitation, at campus conferences and events, and to student organizations. Develops, coordinates, and facilitates training and skill development workshops, to include resume preparation, job/internship search strategies, interviewing, experiential learning preparation, networking, Linked In, and professionalism. Collaborates with other CDI colleagues on customizing and tailoring content, activities, and materials for different student audiences and desired learning outcomes.

Co-plan and co-present certain programs when appropriate, with CDI colleagues as well as other campus colleagues. Utilizes a variety of delivery methods: workshops, lectures, presentations, meetings, and e-learning. Represents the CDI at other Winthrop events, such as Admissions events, Study Abroad Fair, Orientation, etc. typically via tabling but can include presentations to students, families, and guests.

Oversees and manages social media channels for the career center. Creates processes and calendars to organize social posts and campaigns. Hires, trains, and supervises Marketing Coordinator (student employee) to develop promotional and outreach campaigns to attract student awareness of resources and services, as well as participation in events, career fairs, and programs. Collaborates with career center colleagues to source information, resources, and people to feature in social communications.

Supports the Center's Employer Engagement strategies by promoting the use of Handshake for internships and part- and full-time job postings.

Contributes to the team activities during the coordination of on-campus career fairs and related events, including networking events, industry meetups, etiquette dinners and receptions, and so forth. Activities include set up and breakdown activities, greeting employers, managing student and alumni check-in stations, collecting student and employer surveys, and assists where needed when other CDI team members are unavailable. Supports the Associate Director and Director with the implementation of tailored career and competency-building events, such as resume and mock interview days, career panels, and networking after-hours.

Communicates with campus departments, employers, alumni, and students and works with the career center team to increase student awareness and engagement in events.

Manages the administration of mock interview software (e.g., Big Interview), including compiling analytics and reports and communicating periodically with the company representative for updates, support, and ongoing learning opportunities. Prepares teaching and training materials for all users (e.g., tips for students on how to access the platform, information for faculty on creating a class assignment). Manages the coordination of class and group assignments within the platform and liaises with faculty and staff.

Designs promotional materials to encourage student utilization of the platform (e.g., flyers, videos, social media posts).

Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed. Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

Certification in Myers-Briggs (MBTI) and/or Strong Interest Inventory preferred.