Career Coach-10
Job Title
Career Coach-10Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Career ServicesProposed Minimum Salary
$2,919.18 monthlyJob Location
Prairie View, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The primary responsibility of the Career Coach is to establish a trusting and collaborative relationships with students, employers, departments, staff, and faculty, who are supportive of advancing students’ ability to transition to competitive employment, graduate, or professional school. This position will be instrumental in creating and delivering comprehensive student career development, career readiness, and student employment placement services in support of students’ educational, occupational, personal, and professional growth.
Provide career coaching, career development and/or employment services to students, alumni, and other persons—including the development and delivery of career and placement decision making programs. Work with students, alumni, employers and other persons to identify and explore career ideas, plans, and goals. Present career/employment programs and ideas to college and community groups.
This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities:
Career Development:
Interviews all applicants to discuss career planning and/or employment opportunities, requirements, interests and procedures.
Identifies, assures completion, and interpretation of the appropriate career assessment tool to accommodate students’ ability to make an informed career decision.
Offers career and employment advising to students and alumnae.
Assists students with building a Career Development Portfolio.
Guides and monitors students’ creation of their Career Development Plan to include a Post-Graduate Succession Plan.
Provides career coaching and enrichment to students and alumnae to assure accurate students interpretation, application, and use of various career assessment tools in making a career decision.
Delivers individualized support to assist students in securing and maintaining internships, mentors, and employment; including job coaching during the first month of a new job; or as requested by student.
Appropriately refers for students requiring Level 4 and Level 5 career assessments as well as students with unusual problems, disabilities or other restrictions.
Conducts career planning and employability classes, workshops and seminars; may participate in planning and development of classes, workshops or seminars.
Assists students with market research and employment forecasts for their chosen career.
Coordination:
Works closely with Internship Coordinator to connect students to experiential learning opportunities that may include Co-Op, internships, job shadowing, and externships.
Contributes to coordinating career and employment events, programs, and community affairs.
Assists with overseeing the college online career and employment center.
Collaboration and Communication:
Researches and develops collaborations with employers and industries related to PVAMU’s Programs of Study.
Collaborates with Financial Counselors and Academic Advisors to assure career plan aligns with academic plan and career goals;
Orients a variety of users regarding purposes and goals of the college placement services.
Prepares announcements regarding examinations, career opportunities and/or briefs; prepares advertising copy and correspondence for recruitment purposes.
Partners with faculty to host employer and career related in-class events
Works with PVAMU Communication and Alumni Services Team to create and disseminate notices of workshops, job fairs, job openings, internships, co-operative training, job shadowing, and other experiential learning opportunities.
Reporting:
Tracks and maintains files, reports on employment, knowledge rates, and departmental achievements through the online career or student success platforms.
Prepares reports for local, state and federal offices dealing with statistical computation regarding oversupply and shortage of various employment categories.
Professional Development:
Participates in annual professional development training as required.
Other Duties:
May supervise student workers and interns.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Bachelor’s degree in social science, psychology, social work/sociology, education, human resources, communication, public relations, marketing, business or related field required.
Three years of related experience in workforce development, career services, human resources, college relations, marketing, job placement services, or higher education. An additional one year of case management experience is a plus.
Required Knowledge, Skills& Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of career coaching and advisement.
Knowledge of career assessment software and career and student development theories.
Knowledge of job market trends. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
Knowledge of career planning practices and techniques.
Knowledge of computer applications, search engines, and navigating the world wide web.
Knowledge of job seeking techniques.
Knowledge of job market trends.
Knowledge in higher education student services.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques and related career and job search skills.
Knowledge of human behavior, individual differences, motivation and attitudes.
Knowledge of employment readiness and placement processes.
Knowledge of various types, characteristics, and uses of resumes.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with incorporating the use of technology to deliver career services.
with emphasis on employment search and on-line application processes.
Able to work with a broad customer base.
Able to develop, deliver, and market workshops and job resources.
Able to research and quickly develop knowledge of employer recruiting strategies job market trends, occupational, career and employment information sources.
Other Requirements:
May be required to lift at least 35 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree.
One year of case management experience in additional to required experience is a plus.
Licensing in Counseling, Career Development, or Career Coaching.
Job Posting Close Date:
6/21/2025
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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