What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Development Coach position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
STA00036PO25
Job Family
Academic and Career Counseling
Job Function
Career Services
USC Market Title
Career Coach
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131748
Job Level
P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)
Career Development Coach
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department
SAAS Career Center
State Pay Band
6
Approved Starting Salary
$49,396
Advertised Salary Range
$49,396 -salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Career Development Coach
- Would you enjoy working in a student-centered environment and supporting and mentoring students?
- Are you a self-starter with excellent communication skills?
- Do you have the ability to connect and build rapport quickly?
The Career Development Coach will advance students’ career development by providing effective career counseling, coaching and advising. They will manage counseling and career services for designated college(s) liaison areas and lead or assist with programming consistent with the goals and objectives of the Career Center. This includes the promotion, coordination, and evaluation of official internship and co-op programs.
Day to Day for this position:
- Provide counseling/coaching and advising through individual drop in interactions, appointments, and presentations/workshops
- Manage career services for assigned academic college/school liaison role
- Coordinate the promotion, implementation, and evaluation of university-recognized internship programs
Perks
- Competitive salary some of the BEST benefits you can find!
- 15 paid vacation days
- 15 paid sick days
- 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- An engaging and collaborative environment.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Student Services, Education, Human Resources, Counseling or related field and 1 year related experience. May graduates will be considered if they will be able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Skills in career counseling, psychometric assessment, program planning, public relations, and group presentations are necessary to perform the required duties. Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Provide counseling/coaching and advising through a variety of formats including drop-in interactions, individual appointments, and presentations/workshops to:
1) Help students understand the relationship between self-knowledge and major/career choice through formal and informal career assessments.
2) Provide students with relevant occupational, educational, and employment information that helps them to explore a wide range of major/career options.
3) Empower students to make reasoned major/career choices and to develop realistic implementation plans.
4) Increase awareness and promotion of experiential education opportunities to students.
5) Improve student preparedness for job search activities and professionalism in the workplace.
1) Help students understand the relationship between self-knowledge and major/career choice through formal and informal career assessments.
2) Provide students with relevant occupational, educational, and employment information that helps them to explore a wide range of major/career options.
3) Empower students to make reasoned major/career choices and to develop realistic implementation plans.
4) Increase awareness and promotion of experiential education opportunities to students.
5) Improve student preparedness for job search activities and professionalism in the workplace.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
30
Job Duty
Manage career services for assigned academic college/school liaison role which could include one or more of the following: the College of Hospitality, Retail & Sport Management, the SC Honors College, the College of Pharmacy, the College of Social Work, the College of Nursing, the Arnold School of Public Health, the College of Engineering & Computing, the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Music, the College of Information and Communication, the College of Education, first-year students in the Moore School of Business, and Alumni.
Manage career services with assigned special populations which could include one or more of the following: residence halls, students with disabilities, athletes, veterans, international students, and under-represented students.
Manage career services with assigned special populations which could include one or more of the following: residence halls, students with disabilities, athletes, veterans, international students, and under-represented students.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
25
Job Duty
Coordinate the promotion, implementation and evaluation of university-recognized internship programs. Communicate and enforce program policies and procedures to students and employers. Anticipate and address issues related to data security, ethics and risk management.
1) Solicit and monitor internship reporting to the Career Center and review submissions for program eligibility.
2) Implement the student and employer enrollment processes (contracts) for interns for assigned liaison area(s) with the opportunity to administer funding where special funds are available.
3) Conduct semester site visit in person, phone, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom consultations with internship and co-op program students and employer supervisors.
4) Conduct pre- and post- assessments with students and employers to evaluate achievement of outcomes and overall program success. Share assessment results and collaborate with colleagues to make program improvements.
1) Solicit and monitor internship reporting to the Career Center and review submissions for program eligibility.
2) Implement the student and employer enrollment processes (contracts) for interns for assigned liaison area(s) with the opportunity to administer funding where special funds are available.
3) Conduct semester site visit in person, phone, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom consultations with internship and co-op program students and employer supervisors.
4) Conduct pre- and post- assessments with students and employers to evaluate achievement of outcomes and overall program success. Share assessment results and collaborate with colleagues to make program improvements.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
25
Job Duty
Manage specific projects as assigned (could include University Summer Orientation, the Career Champions Program, Scheduling for Career Center Presentations, University 101 Class Scheduling, Mock Interview Program and Teaching for-credit career course, etc.) Support Career Studio Peer Educators including training and professional development.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Represent the career development and experiential education areas through the opportunity to serve on one or more cross functional Career Center work teams and Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support committees and events as needed.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
3
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date
01/21/2025
Job Close Date
03/07/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by March 7, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/182259
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Salary : $49,396
