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Career Coach

State of South Carolina
Rock Hill, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Salary : $45,748.00 Annually

Location : York County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 2025068S

Agency : Winthrop University

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : To apply go to https : / / winthrop.peopleadmin.com / postings / 18449.

Class Code : : CB70

Position Number : : 2025068S

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 5

Hiring Range - Min. : $45,748.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $45,748.00

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Career Development and Internships (CDI), the Career Coach assists students with all phases of the career development process.

Career Coaching

  • Provides individual and group career coaching sessions for students.
  • Evaluates student needs and provides appropriate resources and support (e.g., interest and personality inventory interpretation, major and career exploration, resume assistance, job search and interview preparation, and assistance in developing career plans).
  • Facilitates the use of online career management systems, such as Handshake, and online interview preparation software (Big Interview).
  • Helps promote and support the first-year experience and alumni mentoring components of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).

Career Readiness Presentations and Workshops

  • Develops, coordinates and facilitates training and skill development workshops on such topics as resume preparation, job / internship-search strategies, interviewing and professionalism.
  • Conducts career presentations in person and via e-learning.
  • Plans and facilitates mock interview events and programs in coordination with employer and alumni engagement initiatives and manages related software tools.
  • Participates in team commitments to staff tables at Admissions events, Graduate School programs, Orientations, Open Houses, etc.
  • Career Events

  • Helps coordinate on-campus events, including large career fairs and smaller, more-targeted events.
  • Supports career and competency-building events, including career panels and networking after-hours.
  • Recruits, trains and schedules student volunteers.
  • Marketing & Communications

  • Hires, trains and supervises a student Marketing Coordinator.
  • Develops promotional and outreach campaigns that enhance student participation.
  • Supports CDI's employer relations strategy by cultivating internship and job leads via interactions with alumni, campus colleagues and faculty referrals.
  • Promotes the use of Handshake for internships and part- and full-time job postings.
  • Minimum and Additional Requirements

  • Master's degree, preferably in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development / Communication or related.
  • Working knowledge of career assessments and counseling / coaching techniques.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships that build employer and faculty rapport.
  • Ability to use community knowledge and research and networking skills to grow experiential opportunities.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach, train, facilitate and make presentations.
  • Ability to use technology, including social media, to increase efficiencies / enhance effectiveness.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, and Handshake or similar career services management system.
  • Demonstrated commitment and ability to work successfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years of experience in student counseling, career coaching, career services, higher education or placement services.
  • Experience in public relations and / or communications.
  • Training, certification and experience in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and / or Strong Interest Inventory.
  • Additional Comments

    Travel / Overtime Requirements : Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

    Telecommuting : Employees are not eligible for telecommuting / remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting / remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

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    Benefits for State Employees

    The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

    Insurance Benefits

    Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

    Retirement Benefits

    State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

    Workplace Benefits

    State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

    Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

    Salary : $45,748

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