What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Skills Coach position at Northeastern University?
About The Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY:
The Skills Coach will serve as a key student resource in an experiential learning course within the Online Master’s in Management – Accounting Analytics program. This role involves supporting students in building and reflecting on professional, industry-related skills. Skills Coaches will meet with students one-on-one each term to discuss their skill development, provide feedback, and connect students to resources that enhance the skill-development process.
This is a part-time, temporary position with the potential for rehire in future academic terms. Skills Coaches will spend an estimated 8-15 hours per week assisting students.
Responsibilities Include
Position Type
Temporary
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Skills Coach will serve as a key student resource in an experiential learning course within the Online Master’s in Management – Accounting Analytics program. This role involves supporting students in building and reflecting on professional, industry-related skills. Skills Coaches will meet with students one-on-one each term to discuss their skill development, provide feedback, and connect students to resources that enhance the skill-development process.
This is a part-time, temporary position with the potential for rehire in future academic terms. Skills Coaches will spend an estimated 8-15 hours per week assisting students.
Responsibilities Include
- Meet individually with students to discuss their skill development, set goals, offer guidance, and facilitate reflection on their progress.
- Ensure students continue to develop their chosen skills and identify areas for further improvement.
- Offer personalized feedback to help students reflect on their professional experiences and recognize the skills they’ve applied or demonstrated in their work.
- Refer students to relevant course materials and support services to aid in their skill development.
- Initiate communication with students to schedule their required coaching meetings.
- Maintain detailed, accurate notes after each student meeting.
- Uphold strict confidentiality expectations, and ensure students also maintain confidentiality of their professional work, reporting any instances of breach in confidentiality.
- Relevant professional experience in the field of accounting, analytics, career development, or other higher-education backgrounds is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback.
- Ability to foster a supportive and reflective environment for student growth.
- Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Position Type
Temporary
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
