Career Coach (Temporary, Full-Time Position)
- Employer
- Simmons University
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 11, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Career Services
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Career Coach (Temporary, Full-Time Position)
Main Campus - Boston, MA
R07315
Job Summary
The Simmons Career Education Center (“CEC”) is seeking a temporary Career Coach to join its team for the Spring 2020 semester (approximately mid-January through May). This position will provide one-on-one coaching for undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumnae/i, participate in workshops for delivering coaching on a wide range of career development topics, and facilitate the development and communication of career resources and best practices. The CEC supports undergraduates, graduate students, and alumnae/i in developing the skills and knowledge for making informed career decisions.
Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University is a private, non-sectarian institution that has prepared women for leadership in the world through transformative education that links passion with purpose since 1899. Today, Simmons serves nearly 2,000 students in a women-centered undergraduate program and nearly 5,000 students in coeducational graduate programs.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide individual career coaching to undergraduate and
graduate students, and alumnae/i including career and industry
exploration, assessments, job search strategies, interview
preparation, networking skills, resume and cover letter critiques,
and job negotiation skills;
- Present and deliver career development workshops on a variety
of topics and various formats;
- Communicate and liaise with external constituents regarding
student career development, on an as needed basis;
- Maintain and update career coaching records and data in
Handshake;
- Provide assistance and back-up support to the Associate
Director, Career Education Center, on career curriculum content,
programming, and events;
- Contribute to and participate in other CEC events, programs,
and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in College Student Development, Counseling,
Psychology or related field required;
- Minimum two to five years of career coaching experience in
higher education or similar setting preferred;
- Experience with the development, implementation, and delivery
of career-related programming and / or trainings:
- Demonstrated knowledge of technology and willingness to use
technology to deliver career programming and
information;
- Experience and enthusiasm for working with culturally diverse
community and student members;
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication
skills;
- Occasional evening work will be required.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
This is a temporary, full time (40hours/week) position that will be remote.
Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the "Resume/CV" box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/Career-Coach--Temporary--Full-Time-Position-_R07315-1
Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons College is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.
We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.
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