Liberty University · 4 hours ago
Career Coach II – Business – Accounting, Finance, Economics
Lynchburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLiberty University is seeking a Career Coach II who will train students and alumni on methods for leveraging their education and experience to achieve vocational goals. The role involves assessing experiences and skills, understanding career goals, and creating and implementing career development strategies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Utilize experience to serve as a Career Coach II for students pursuing careers in business, accounting, actuarial science, finance, economics, and data analytics
Strategically coach students/alumni on methods for leveraging academic pursuits and experiences
Compile research and resources on related career fields to provide expert career information to students/alumni
Build collaborative working relationships with the dean, faculty, and staff
Critically and creatively use knowledge, facts, and data to effectively strategize multiple career options and plans
Evaluate students using coaching sessions and career assessments to assist students in understanding strengths, values, interests, and characteristics in order to develop academic and career options
Train students on employability skills and networking techniques
Guide students to create tailored and effective resumes and cover letters for internship, job, and grad school/PhD applications
Conduct professional and creative mock interviews to prepare students/alumni to successfully interview for positions
Effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing on career-related research, strategies, and events to students/alumni, faculty, and staff
Possess excellent communication skills that professionally represent Liberty University and Career Services to all stakeholders, which can include a variety of businesses, ministries, governmental agencies/departments, and the community at large
Provide engaging presentations and informational sessions in a variety of forums to educate and coach students/alumni; such as in classrooms, club meetings, and one-on-one coaching sessions
Monitor and track coaching services in a streamlined and usable format to improve and further services provided to students/alumni, faculty, and staff
Collaborate with Career Services staff to plan and execute career fairs, employer informational sessions, and similar career related activities
Mentor and train Career Services staff on specific topical elements as directed
Exhibit networking and professionalism skills to students and alumni (i.e. through creating and maintaining a Professional LinkedIn profile, etc.)
Agree to the use of personal photo and video in the regular course of any career coaching activities, Career Services events, and any other promotional activities for the furtherance of Career Services objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in business, finance, accounting, and/or a related field or discipline and 3+ years of further education and/or business, accounting, actuarial science, finance, economics, and data analytics or related field experience
Proven expertise in business, finance, accounting and/or a related field
Broad knowledge of career opportunities with an emphasis on current trends in career development, employment resources, and career opportunities
Experience in editing and proofing written documents
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including public speaking
Experience in designing and delivering engaging educational presentations and services
Experience in successful coaching or mentoring
Excellent interpersonal skills including a collaborative and team-oriented work style and the ability to multi-task and thrive in a changing, dynamic environment
Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude, eager to learn and follow, as well as lead and mentor others
Proactively anticipate needs and work independently to address needs and complete goals with minimal supervision
Accept supervision, direction, training, coaching, and professional feedback
Ability to work with a diverse group including residential and online students, alumni, staff, faculty, and external employers
Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance
Preferred
Bachelors degree in business, finance, accounting, and/or a related field or discipline and 5+ years of further education and/or business, accounting, actuarial science, finance, economics, and data analytics or related field experience
Company
Liberty University
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 1971.
Founded in 1971Lynchburg, VA, US
5001-10000 employees
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