Career Coach - PT (Grant Funded)

Career Coach - PT (Grant Funded)

Category:

Grant

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Department:

Center for Student Success

Locations:

Middletown, NY

Posted:

Dec 15, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Position 

ID:

195704

About SUNY Orange:

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.

Job Description:

The Career Coach will provide direct career development support to students by assist 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct one-on-one career coaching sessions to assist students with job search strategies, career exploration and goal setting. Guide students though career 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.

Requirements:

Education Required:

Minimum of a Bachelor's 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)

Additional Information:

Deadline for

Applying:

Open until filled Position begins

ASAP Salary:

$25 per hour to a maximum of 29 hours per week. This position is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds. 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, (845) 341-4662, iris.martinezdavis@sunyorange.edu.