Job Description
Our client, a growing educational and professional development organization, is seeking an experienced Career Coach (Instructor) to train and mentor students on career development, employability skills, job search strategies, and professional growth.
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This role is ideal for a career development professional who is passionate about helping students and aspiring professionals build successful careers through practical coaching, mentorship, and real-world career guidance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging training sessions on career development, employability, and professional growth strategies.
- Guide students on career planning, goal setting, and professional development pathways.
- Teach practical job search techniques including networking, personal branding, and interview preparation.
- Support students in developing strong CVs, resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles.
- Share practical industry insights, career experiences, and workforce trends with students.
- Conduct workshops on workplace readiness, communication, leadership, and soft skills development.
- Provide mentorship and one-on-one career coaching support to students.
- Assist students in identifying career opportunities aligned with their skills and interests.
- Develop instructional materials, exercises, presentations, and career development resources.
- Stay updated on employment trends, hiring practices, and evolving workplace expectations.
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration, Education, Communication, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 4–5 years of practical experience in career coaching, recruitment, talent development, HR, training, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of career development strategies, job search processes, and workforce readiness.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or facilitating workshops is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to guide and motivate students from diverse professional backgrounds.
- Strong knowledge of CV writing, interview preparation, LinkedIn optimization, and professional branding.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and virtual communication tools.
- Passion for mentoring and helping individuals achieve career success.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA or Canada.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with students, graduates, or early-career professionals.
- Background in recruitment, talent acquisition, learning and development, or workforce training.
- Professional certifications in career coaching, HR, or training are an advantage.
- Familiarity with remote work trends and virtual career coaching techniques.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
, Decatur County, Kansas, United States, Kansas, United States
, Decatur County, Kansas, United States, Kansas, United States
