Career Coach

POSITION OVERVIEW:

George Fox University seeks a dynamic and collaborative individual to coach students to recognize their God-given uniqueness and develop life-long career skills. This individual will join the IDEA Center, an innovative office providing outstanding undergraduate academic and career coaching on campus. This new office's mission is to "coach students to, Initiate the next steps toward their future goals, Discover their vocational calling, Engage in academic and experiential opportunities, so they Achieve exceptional life outcomes.

Objective: To offer an employment and training opportunity in the professional field of Career Development for an individual interested in helping students acquire internships, seek employment, or apply for graduate school. Candidate will effectively facilitate job searches, communicate career opportunities, coach career strategies and present ideas for application to graduate school with George Fox undergraduate students.

Position Description:

• Coach students to take full advantage of career development strategies and experiences by referring them to career preparation resources, Handshake and other job search engines, networking opportunities and events, and internships.
• Understand and explain best practices of resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, networking, and interview preparation.
• Coaching/counseling experience'demonstrated ability to assist people with setting goals, making plans for reaching those goals, and following through for goal attainment.
• Understand the 42 majors at GFU as they relate to job and internship opportunities.
• Provide career coaching to traditional undergraduate students, assisting them in setting vocational goals and developing plans to accomplish those goals, and providing guidance to prepare for career success.
• Coach ADP students one day a week at Portland Center.
• Work on special projects as assigned by Assistant Director/Job and Internship Coach.
• Communicate career preparation best practices to students using social media.

WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time 10 hours per week Monday Friday 4:30 6:30 PM

QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required. Preferred grad student in counseling program.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member to accomplish organizational and unit goals.
• Coaching/counseling experience'demonstrated ability to assist people with setting goals, making plans for reaching those goals, and following through for goal attainment.
• Solid organizational skills required'demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy; ability to understand and administer curricular requirements.

• Christian commitment and lifestyle consistent with the university's mission as described on our website.
• Candidates should value an environment that reflects the diversity of God's kingdom, engages in global concerns, and connects culturally.

For Your Personal Well-Being We Offer:

• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by
• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population
• Free Fitness Center membership
• Free parking
• Rich employee benefits

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's Nationally Recognized Christian University!

George Fox has been transforming student lives for over 125 years. Each day we look to broaden our future for generations to come.

We have alumni from 52 countries and all 50 states.

We invite you to become a steward of our dreams using your God-given gifts. Our Purpose: To educate and inspire students to pursue God's calling.

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting

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