Career Coach

Career CoachThe Career Coach provides multifaceted career development advising services for students both at the undergraduate, graduate and professional school levels. Help students explore a variety of career options aligned with their academic pursuits, teach/instruct career and professional development courses. Focus career coaching in the areas of healthcare, life sciences and STEM to students studying at both the Main campus and Roanoke campuses. The career coach will serve on retention initiatives, connect students to industry experts and cultivate experiential learning opportunities regionally and nationally as needed. Design and create digital newsletters to post internships and full-time jobs with employers representing healthcare and science/research career pathways. Cultivate partnerships with faculty and present career-related programs and workshops in the classroom. Gain proficiency in utilizing such software platforms including Handshake, Career Coach, CareerShift, Big Interview and other proprietary technologies. Represent CCTD on the Pre-Health/Pre-Med student leadership club.Demonstrated track record of innovative thinking and problem-solving. Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare and science-related career paths and recruiting practices. Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, management and training abilities. Advanced project and program management abilities. Proven ability to advise students in multiple majors, including the Humanities, social sciences, STEM and business.Demonstrate the ability to teach and/coach college level students. Demonstrated ability to build and nurture relationships with key partners. Possess technical skills in Microsoft Office, Handshake, Career Coach assessment software and the utilization of CareerShift and Big Interview.Please submit a resume and cover letter.Hours Per Week: 40Months per Year: 12Normal Work Schedule: 8am-5pm. Monday - Friday.Salary: $42,694 to $47,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.