Coach Jobs in Indiana

INTRODUCTION

Ivy Tech Bloomington is seeking a dedicated Career Coach to guide students in completing their Career Development Portfolio (CDP) and support their career development journey. This position reports to the Director of Career Coaching and collaborates with Employer Consultants, Talent Connection Managers, Advisors, and other campus staff to enhance student career readiness.

Join Ivy Tech Bloomington and contribute to student success through impactful career coaching and support!

SALARY

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000

Rolling interviews will occur until the position is filled.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Career Coach provides coaching services to assist students in completing their Career Development Portfolio (CDP). Reports to the campus Director of Career Coaching and works collaboratively with Employer Consultants, Talent Connection Managers, Advisors, K-14 Leads, and other faculty and staff to meet the career development needs of students and to meet or exceed campus metrics.

Major Responsibilities

• Partners with campus Career Link team and Systems Office Assistant Vice President of Career Coaching to build out campus strategy and plan to meet and exceed related College goals.
• Coaches track progress of students in implementing their Career Development needs in one to one and group coaching scenarios. Actions taken by students, under the guidance of the Career Coach, will include, but are not limited to the student completing a resume, LinkedIn profile, mock interviews, employer engagement, and engagement with a work-and-learn/job placement platform. Ensures that students complete career development items needed to be prepared for future career and work experience endeavors.
• Partners with campus Employer Consultant, Talent Connection Manager, Advisors and other faculty and staff to provide pre-Ivy Tech and orientation experiences that reflect items in the Career Development Portfolio.
• Leads efforts to build awareness of career coaching opportunities at campuses including, but not limited to: building of student CDPs, career exploration, job search tools, work-and-learn and career placement. Partners with aligned campus stakeholders to promote a career development culture on the campus at large. Works collaboratively with Executive Director, Director of Career Services, Employer Consultants, and Talent Connection Managers to deliver presentations, and staff fairs and events. Conducts on campus workshops and presentations to group settings to offer information and resources that support career development.
• Develops and reports on lead indicators and results connected to Career Development participation including frequency of one to one coaching appointments, Career Development milestone completion, and other pertinent data. Remains current on employment trends and matches those with program opportunities. Develops strategies to track impacts of career coaching on student development and attain campus metrics on student employment outcomes; recommends strategies to improve students’ outcomes.
• Oversees portals used by students related to career awareness and exploration, and student career case management. Implements Career Exploration Assessments and other assessments to support student’s Career Development and growth. Support students through utilizing the professional clothing closet, Ivy Threads.
• Works with Talent Connection Manager and Employer Consultant to establish and grow a consistent operational model for the delivery of work-and-learn and other skill-based practicum experiences. Assists to help connect students with employer work-and-learn experiences, improve student usage of internship placement tools and increases the number of students placed in such programs. Works to develop student capacities in workforce and career readiness.
• Develops deep understanding and appreciation of student career coaching best practices including core coaching competencies.
• Participates in professional growth, development, and training programs related to career coaching.
• Participates in weekly and monthly meetings with campus Vice Chancellor of Ivy+ Career Link, Director of Career Coaching, Career Coaches, Employer Consultants, and Talent Connection Managers. Participates in related annual summits and/or retreats, as well as project-based work as deemed appropriate or necessary.
• This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years related experience in career development and/or coaching along with case management and relationship management experience is required. Relationship management ensures strategy in regard to partnership, loyalty and retention on the student’s behalf, while case management is specific to the context of an individual’s career development case, including but not necessarily limited to assessment, planning and goal setting, preparation, exploration, and identifying steps toward launch goals.
• Proficiency, familiarity or certifications in standard career assessments such as: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and Clifton StrengthsFinder preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.
• Demonstrated skills and abilities to concurrently manage numerous tasks, some with conflicting priorities required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to student learning outcomes, staff development, and diversity required.
• Must be able and willing to travel to and from campuses and professional development activities.
• Ability to work within an entrepreneurial framework and scale a large project required.

BENEFITS

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
• Flexible work arrangements where available
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.