Community College Career Coach

Independent Contract Position reporting to: Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives

FLSA STATUS: Temporary/Grant-funded

WORK LOCATION: Virtual/Remote 

DATE: November 1 through December 31, 2025  

OBJECTIVE:  The Community College Career (or Success) Coach will assist students in identifying career goals through  Personal and/or group consultation. Career coaches will promote student success by providing services and  activities aimed at helping students meet academic and career goals. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Career Coaches will work with students to do the following:  

• Meet one-on-one with students to determine academic and career goals. 

• Assist students by providing group webinars on topic related to college and career. 

• Host weekly Zoom drop-in events for student Q&A sessions. 

• Assist students in connecting with colleges, applying for scholarships, and navigating successful transfer. 

• Assist students in developing a resume, preparing for an interview, and charting a career path. 

• Maintain accurate and complete records of participant interactions. 

• Prepare reports on students and activities as required. 

POSITION COMPETENCIES:

• Strong Communication: Ability to communicate effectively. 

• Student Oriented: Ability to encourage students and provide guidance and coaching in the areas of college and career. 

• Knowledge of Transfer: Ability to advise students on successful transfer (including knowledge of transfer articulation). 

• Diversity Oriented: Ability to work effectively with people regardless of gender, family or marital status, race, color, national origin, military or veteran status, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or history, age, disability, political affiliation, and cultural or religious background.

• Enthusiastic: Ability to bring energy and encouragement. 

 QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree  

Experience: Three to five years related experience preferred. 

Computer Skills: Strong computer skills using internet-based applications such as: Microsoft Office, Zoom,  and appointment management and scheduling software. Work Style: Must be self-motivated, flexible, and have ability to multitask and work unsupervised. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is a temporary, contract position. Student Success Coaches will work remotely and will not be  provided with equipment (computer, video camera, telephone). Each coach is expected to have and use their  own equipment. 

Coaches are expected to be responsive and interact with students virtually and in a professional manner through  email or video conferencing software. Hours are flexible and should work to meet the needs of the student. 

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE:

Phi Theta Kappa is committed to supporting a culture of inclusion, where all employees and contract employees are empowered to be themselves and to make their most significant contribution to our mission. We work  relentlessly to celebrate our members and provide them with the tools they need to grow and thrive. We seek  to be agile and responsive to the needs of our students, to be good stewards of our resources, and to approach  our work with energy and creativity. 

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT 

Phi Theta Kappa is committed to the elimination of unlawful discrimination in connection with all employment  relationships, business operations and programs. Discrimination based on gender, family or marital status, race, color,  national origin, military or veteran status, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity,  transgender status, genetic information or history, age, disability, political affiliation and cultural and religious backgrounds is prohibited Phi Theta Kappa is committed to supporting a culture of inclusion, where all employees and contract employees are empowered to be themselves and to make their most significant contribution to our mission. We work  relentlessly to celebrate our members and provide them with the tools they need to grow and thrive. We seek  to be agile and responsive to the needs of our students, to be good stewards of our resources, and to approach  our work with energy and creativity. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT Phi Theta Kappa is committed to the elimination of unlawful discrimination in connection with all employment  relationships, business operations and programs. Discrimination based on gender, family or marital status, race, color,  national origin, military or veteran status, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity,  transgender status, genetic information or history, age, disability, political affiliation and cultural and religious backgrounds is prohibited.