Career Success Coach - Part Time ( Contract)

Walden University

Career Success Coach - Part Time ( Contract)

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Responsibilities

    • Seek out clients among our soon-to-graduate students and recent alumni to help them change the trajectories of their professional lives.
    • Leverage traditional and non-traditional recruiting channels to identify prospective candidates and secure their enrollment into the career coaching program.
    • Serve 15-20 clients at a time; closely work and collaborate with them to secure outstanding job opportunities. Must be willing to work flexible schedule including evenings. Part Time - 20 hours a week.
    • Source opportunities that unilaterally align with the client’s career aspirations and experience.
    • Provide consult and direction on how to “get in the door” with organizations, secure interviews and ultimately career opportunities.
    • Prepare clients for interviews, provided and coach them on interviewing best practices.
    • Act as a champion and subject matter expert of the 1Up Career Coaching program, driving adoption of the program and supporting the long-term evolution of the program.
    • Provide feedback and recommendations to the University on how to enhance the program for sustainable success.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree Required.
    • Master's Degree MBA or similar. Preferred.
    • A thoughtful individual contributor who is highly collaborative and can successfully navigate a matrixed, complex organization.
    • A self-motivated individual, that is metrics-driven, and brings disciplined approach to strategy execution.
    • Results-driven, one will bring outstanding strategic capabilities and a strong business acumen.
    • A true “change agent,” able to lead diverse groups in implementing new programs and ideas. One will bring the
    • proven ability to work cross-functionally and lead through influence.
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
    • Highly motivated, self-directed and will be passionate about making a measurable difference for the University and its students.

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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