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Career Coach (Part-Time)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Subject to criminal background check. Resume and unofficial transcript required in addition to application. Hourly rate – $20 hourly with no more than 19 hours a week. Located on the Denton County campuses.

North Central Texas College (“NCTC”) is an equal opportunity employer. NCTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, disability, age, genetics, equal pay, or any other legally protected characteristic. NCTC prohibits harassment on the basis of a legally protected characteristic and/or retaliation for reporting a complaint.

Posting Details

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Posting Number 9001926
Title Career Coach (Part-Time)
Position Type Part-Time
Department Advising and Completion
Job Summary
Assesses student needs and goals, guides them through the career development and exploration process, and provides them with resources and training to enhance their employability and job readiness skills. Builds viable relationships with internal and external partners to develop ideas, programs, and events that enhance awareness of community hiring needs and job openings. Connects students and alumni to quality employment opportunities through individual coaching and communication, group workshops and classroom presentations, and employer and career events.

This is a part-time position with no more than 19 hours a week.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Career Development – Assesses student needs and goals, guides them through the career development and exploration process, and provides them with resources and training to enhance their employability and job readiness skills. Assists students with resumes, cover letters, and job search and career exploration resources.
  • Internal Relations – Builds and maintains relationships with internal programs, faculty, and staff to provide quality classroom presentations, workshops, and career events.
  • Employer Relations – Develops employer outreach efforts to build partnerships to support programs and connect students and alumni to quality employment opportunities.
  • Reporting – Maintain records, documentation, and case notes by recording notes in Jenezabar database and Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change based on the needs of the department and the institution.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree- Career Counseling, Career Development, Higher Education, Human Resources, Social Services, Psychology, or related field.
Required Skills & Abilities
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to efficiently multitask
  • Service-oriented demeanor
  • Adaptive, creative, and patient
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
  • Effective communication and ability to build rapport
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to learn learning management system: Canvas; and database management system: Jenzabar
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Required Experience
Two (2) years of professional level experience in higher education student services, career readiness/job placement services, social service programs, or federally funded labor, workforce or educational programs.
Preferred Experience
Posting Date 11/12/2024
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Subject to criminal background check. Resume and unofficial transcript required in addition to application. Hourly rate – $20 hourly with no more than 19 hours a week. Located on the Denton County campuses.

North Central Texas College (“NCTC”) is an equal opportunity employer. NCTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, disability, age, genetics, equal pay, or any other legally protected characteristic. NCTC prohibits harassment on the basis of a legally protected characteristic and/or retaliation for reporting a complaint.
Location Denton County

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Application Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Unofficial Transcript
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter