Career Coach, Undergraduate Students - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 14

About Western:

About Us:

Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential.

Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving.

Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western's rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation.

At Western, the Student Experience portfolio provides the programmes and supports that inspire Western Students to discover themselves; engage with their communities and thrive as learners.

Professional and student staff working across these pillars collaborate with student organizations and academic and administrative leaders throughout campus to foster inclusive learning environments that maximize the potential of each student.

Careers & Experience helps students deepen their academic learning and actively plan for personal and professional growth through career education, experiential learning, and industry exploration.

We foster an environment in which students are able to discover their potential and design their future

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Education:

Undergraduate Degree
Career Development Practitioner Certification completed, or in progress is preferred
Coaching Certification completed, or in progress is preferred
Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred

Experience:

3 years experience utilizing active listening and using coaching/advising skills (preferably in a professional development or career development context)
2 years of experience in Student Affairs in a higher education setting preferred
Demonstrated use of Life Design, Strengthsbased, and/or Personal Branding methodologies and concepts within advising/coaching experiences is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of career development theories, Life Design Framework, Strengths Analysis/Assessments, Personal Branding concepts, labour market trends, and job search skills
Expertise in creating safe spaces for trusting/helping conversations
Ability to avoid sharing "expert" advice and, instead, focus on supporting people in their own learning and reflection
Experience facilitating reflection and learning within group settings; interest in pedagogy, group learning theories, and activitybased learning
Established ability to develop engaging and tailored curricula, group programming and digital resources, particularly for equitydeserving groups
Proven ability to take initiative and facilitate consultative and collaborative discussions with key stakeholders
Nonjudgmental, empathetic and creative approach to working through challenges
Commitment to deepening coaching and professional skills through individual reflective practice and on

- going professional development

Appreciation of the purpose and value of quality work integrated learning in preparing students for future work and life
Ability to manage own schedule and balance competing priorities in a fastpaced work environment
Understanding of professional scope and able to make appropriate referrals to community, institutional, and studentled services, considering potential barriers to access individuals might face
Awareness of own social location and how it affects the power and privilege in coaching relationships
Ability to maintain working knowledge of relevant technology, including facilitation tools (e.g., polling platforms), and social media/online platforms (e.g. LinkedIn)
Intermediate Skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Google Docs, and other online productivity tools (e.g., for webinars and oneonone online engagement)

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.