Career Coach

Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange) located in the scenic Hudson Valley is a multi-campus College with locations in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh NY. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first county-sponsored New York State Community College. And for over 70 years SUNY Orange has been the primary workforce provider and educational resource for residents of Orange County and neighboring counties.

Our students come from all walks of life and are committed to their education and career development. Our graduates speak highly of a curriculum that challenges them and prepares them upon graduation to be competitive and successful if they are directly entering the workforce or to thrive when they transfer to four-year institutions. SUNY Orange values diversity has been certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been named a Military Friendly college.

The College seeks dynamic individuals eager to engage in thoughtful energetic and impactful leadership and to help shape the future of a College that is respected within its community. If you desire the opportunity to mold the members of our diverse student body into the accomplished professionals and leaders they wish to become crave an administrative atmosphere where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are welcomed and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it all happen we encourage you to consider joining our College community.

The Career Coach will provide direct career development support to students by assisting them with job navigation and placement career exploration and professional skill building. The Career Coach will work closely with students to develop individualized career plans that align with their academic goals while also providing practical support such as resume and cover letter development interview preparation and internship guidance. Requirestravel between the Middletown and Newburgh campuses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct one-on-one career coaching sessions to assist students with job search strategies career exploration and goal setting.
• Guide students throughcareer inventories and assessments to help identify career interests and strengths.
• Provide job navigation support.
• Assist students in security internships and employment opportunities related to their academic programs.
• Collect and analyze data on student career outcomes job placement and program effectiveness to inform career services initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports and assessments to evaluate program effectiveness through student feedback job placement rates and career coaching metrics as needed to measure the impact of career coaching.

Education Required: Minimum of a Bachelors degree

Experience Required: Prior experience in career coaching academic advising workforce development or related field. Knowledge of career development tools job search strategies.

Preferred knowledge skills abilities and worker characteristics:

• Ability to guide students in career decision-making and goal setting.
• Knowledge of career development tools job search strategies and employment trends.
• Proficiency in resume and cover letter writing interview preparation and networking strategies.
• Familiarity with career assessment tools and student engagement platforms (e.g. Starfish Handshake LinkedIn).

Deadline for Applying: Open until filled

Position begins ASAP

Salary: $25 per hour 29 hours per week. Minimum of four days per week with a consistent schedule during daytime hours between the morning and late afternoon. Includes one evening per week to support student needs and program operations.

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identification sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status veteran status domestic violence victim status criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis Civil Rights Compliance Officer 115 South Street Middletown NY 10940

Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents which are required for consideration:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References: Include three (3) professional references (including names phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
• Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
  1. How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career
  2. How would you bring that insight into your position at the college

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.

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