Part Time Life and Career Coach
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Job no: 494173
Work type: Administrative (Part Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Student Development/Residence Life
Job Title: Part Time Life and Career Coach
Reporting Relationship: Director of Life Calling
Unit: IWU-Marion
Department: Life Calling & Career-IWU Marion
Campus Location: Barnes Student Center
Summary of Position: The Part-Time Life & Career Coach will provide individual and group services within an innovative program that helps students explore their unique life purpose and develop career-building skills. This position will integrate all aspects of Indiana Wesleyan University’s student population, but will primarily focus on the needs of the Marion residential campus. This role will also participate in projects, programs, and assignments as needed to support the Life Calling & Career department.
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.
Advertised: 14 Nov 2024 US Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Dec 2024 US Eastern Standard Time
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