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Career Coach

Radford University
Radford, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title

Career Coach

Position Number

FA5300

Posting Number

AP00482P

Type of Recruitment

Agency Only

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Work Location

Radford

Division

Academic Affairs-10

College / Unit

Undergraduate Programs - 1400

Department

Career Services-13663

Hours Per Week

Months Per Year

Academic or Calendar Year

Calendar Year

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

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Work Schedule

Normal Work Schedule

M-F 8-5, with occasional evenings and weekends

Physical Demands

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Contact Name for Applicant

Debbie Fenderson

Contact Phone for Applicant

540) 831-6167

Education / experience

Master's degree in the sciences, counseling, human resources, higher education administration, or a related field. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in research, the sciences, healthcare or other STEM fields. Degree or demonstrated relevant experience in communications, marketing, counseling, advising, teaching or relevant field.

Job Summary

The Career Coach provides multifaceted career development advising services for students both at the undergraduate, graduate and professional school levels and helps students explore a variety of career options aligned with their academic pursuits, teach / instruct career and professional development courses. Focus will be 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. The career coach will design and create digital newsletters to post internships and full time jobs with employers representing healthcare and science / research career pathways. The career coach will cultivate partnerships with faculty and present career related programs and workshops in the classroom and represent CCTD on the Pre-Health / Pre-Med student leadership club. The career coach will be expected to gain proficiency in utilizing software platforms including Handshake, Career Coach, CareerShift, Big Interview and other proprietary technologies.

Required Qualifications

  • 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 communications, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated 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.
  • Hiring Range

    Commensurate with experience.

    Posting Date

    01 / 13 / 2025

    Application Review Date

    01 / 20 / 2025

    Closing Date

    01 / 20 / 2025

    Open Until Filled

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Agency only recruitment

    Employment Conditions

    Must have a criminal background check

    Statement of Economic Interest is required

    Alternate work schedule

    Required Licenses

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    Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Statement

    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.

    Clery Statement

    In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu / police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

    Reasonable Accommodation Statement

    If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

    https : / / jobs.radford.edu / postings / 15321

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