Career Coach Specialist

Open Until Filled

First Consideration February 17, 2025

Academic and Career Planning (40% of Time) 

1. Provide ongoing advising to students on a “caseload” basis and backup resources for the balance of advisees. 
2. Meet one on one with students to determine academic and career goals.
3. Screen and assist students in applying for internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities in their program areas.
4. Aid students with completing their degree plans while incorporating short/long-term educational and career goals. This includes communicating degree and pre-requisite requirements, developing a class schedule, and aligning courses with transfer and career goals. 
5. Monitors the academic progress of assigned students, naming current and potential needs or problem areas, such as study skills and tutoring, and helping students access college resources. 
6. Advise students in a wide range of formats, including in person, via email, text, and phone, to coordinate goals, abilities, and resources in formulating a first-term plan based on interests, skills, and exploration that aligns with available academic programs and aligns them with completion requirements of their chosen educational path. 
7. Coordinate with various departments (e.g., Athletics, ASG, housing, etc.) to provide adequate training and understanding of their staff in career advising and access available retention and success resources. 
8. Support career-related student clubs and organizations. 

Career Exploration (30% of Time) 

1. Develop and present career exploration programs for undecided students and targeted academic populations. 
2. Use professional experiences and resources, career exploration inventories, and related software to help students with career choices. 
3. Work with academic departments to integrate career-related content into the curriculum and promote experiential learning opportunities that align with students' career goals 
4. Stay up to date on emerging trends and best practices in career development and apply this knowledge to improve programming and services 
5. Plan, develop, and implement exploration opportunities, including career fairs, industry visits, and similar activities
6. Connect industry representatives to participants through job shadowing and mentoring opportunities for further career exploration and to build interest in local workforce opportunities.
7. Develop employer relationships, internship plans and placement for students. 
8. Assess effectiveness of internship program and implement program changes to facilitate successful internships. 

 Career Search Services (30% of Time) 

1. Aid students in the job search and recommend them on procedures for obtaining employment either one-on-one or in a group setting. 
2. Provide support and training for students and staff on Career Coach or similar career system.
3. Develop and deliver workshops and seminars on a variety of career-related topics, including resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search strategies 
4. Help students prepare for job placement by performing resume reviews and mock interviews for students and graduates. 
5.  Act as the lead administrator in implementing and keeping the Handshake system to help with job and internship postings. 
6. Coordinate career-related events and activities, such as career fairs, employer panels, and workshops, that provide adult students with opportunities to engage with employers and gain valuable career-related skills.

Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Psychology, related field.

Two (2) years of relevant experience working with students or clients required.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter. Ability to effectively communicate orally with groups and/or individuals, and interact with peers, the public and the community in a positive, empathetic and professional manner.

• Ability to create relationships within the regional industry to address needs of career technical programs and the ability to successfully collaborate with federal, state and local partners in education, workforce and industry.
• Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, life experiences and abilities, including community members, students, faculty, and staff.

• Ability to follow established college and department procedures and work independently to accomplish those procedures. Ability to implement general directives and Board policies in the assigned areas of responsibility. Ability to explain established policies and procedures using judgment and diplomacy.
• Exhibit a high level of computer literacy, sufficient to use software such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents and reports. Ability to use Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel as needed. Able to learn and function in the College’s information management system. 
• Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with self-discipline, including travel, various hours and possible weekends/evenings, as well as work days at other college locations.

• Model and ensure diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, origin, or employment status.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree. 

Previous higher education experience.

Career Counseling or Career Coaching experience strongly preferred.

Proven relationship with business and industry strongly preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES

JOB TITLE:  Career Coach Specialist	LOCATION: Coos Bay Campus
FTE: 40 hours/week (1 FTE)	ORGANIZATION: Southwestern Oregon Community College
PAY LEVEL:  19 (40,798 to 44,161 for initial placement) Contingent on Continued Grant Funding	EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Attached	REPORTS TO:  Director of Advising
CLASSIFICATION: MASSC	REVISION DATE: January 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. 
 
For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.
 
Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration. 
 
Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
 
Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement. 
 
The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.
 
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
 
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.
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VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
 
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq
 
NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.
 
Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report
The “Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.

Salary : $40,798 - $44,161