Human Resources - Job Openings

Duties and Responsibilities

• Life Coaching and Spiritual Direction
  • Practice theory-based Life Coaching services with students in one-on-one appointments
  • Contribute to innovative approaches in Coaching that advance and support Life Coaching services
  • Select, administer, and debrief assessments as qualified
  • Create and facilitate coaching programs for campus student groups as needed
  • Maintain Life Coaching process and protocols of the department
  • Stay current with Life Coaching research, competencies, and best practice 
• Career Coaching
  • Provide students with guidance in resume and cover letter creation and editing
  • Guide students to resources for job and internship search
  • Provide students with skills to develop their abilities in interviews
  • Stay current with Career Coaching research, competencies, and best practice 
• Life Calling & Career Program Development
  • Assist with promotion and marketing of Life & Career Coaching
  • Assist with assessment of Life & Career Coaching programs
  • Assist with résumé review and the Student Employee Training program
  • Collect and maintain survey data relating to Life Calling & Career services
  • Assist in the training of Exploratory student Peer Educators as needed
  • Support instructors in classroom teaching (e.g., LFC 150: Introduction to Life Calling) and content creation as needed
• Life Calling and Career Team
  • Connect with a variety of constituencies within IWU, including students, faculty, administration, and staff
  • Provide workshops, class debriefs, and presentations to campus community as needed
  • Work alongside Life Calling & Career team to promote opportunities to prospective students 

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Life Coaching Certification: Any certification from an accredited coach training program as designated by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) or coach certification and/or a Career Coaching certification geared toward assisting young people with career assessments and coaching questions
• Spiritual Direction Training (Preferred): Any training from a robust Christian program

Experience

• Theory-based knowledge of Life & Career Coaching models, skills, and scope of practice
• Excellent relational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of personality assessment tools (at least one or more of the following: MBTI, Enneagram, and CliftonStrengths)
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within a team
• Ability to work independently with high level of consistency and responsibility

Required Skills

• Basic Computer Skills (familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite)
• Basic Marketing Skills (familiarity with Canva and various social media platforms)
• Presentation and teaching skills

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.