Senior Career Coach, George Washington University, Washington, DC
George Washington University -
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Washington, DC,
US
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Senior Career Coach
Date Posted: 2024-05-31
Job description
Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
Founded in 1821, George Washington University is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia. The GW School of Business (GWSB), is one of ten schools within the GWU system offer business education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The mission of the F. David Fowler Career Center (FDFCC) is to support students and alumni in developing life-long career management skills and facilitate the building of partnerships among students, alumni, faculty, and employers that result in rewarding and fulfilling careers. The FDFCC is seeking a Senior Career Coach - Consulting360.
The primary focus of this role is to build an experiential learning program that helps students gain practical industry knowledge to launch a career in consulting upon graduation. The program will increase students' industry knowledge, help them understand different consulting roles within the industry, sharpen their interview skills, help them build a strong industry network and ensure a market readiness of the students. Consulting360's Senior Career Coach will form relationships with alumni in consulting positions, business school faculty, and others who can help develop programming and workshops.
Core responsibilities of this role include:
Career Coaching
Provide 1:1 career coaching to students, which includes assessment of students' goals and interests, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, self-branding, and effective job/internship search
Ensure market and employer readiness
Provide current, relevant market insight to students
Program development and implementation of Consulting 360
Design, develop, and implement a 2-semester experiential program to convey & develop consulting skill sets of students through group workshops and presentations
Develop relationships with faculty within the school of business as well as alumni and other outside experts with consulting expertise
Engage alumni, faculty, and other industry experts to present in workshops and learning sessions
Collaborate with FDFCC employer relations colleagues to cultivate relationships with companies to recruit for consulting positions on campus
Promote student engagement and participation
Manage all student activities related to the Consulting360
Manage all administrative aspects of the program, such as budgets, contracts, agreements, record keeping, policy development, and departmental logistics for various initiatives and events
Collection and reporting of statistics on student employment outcomes
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
The duties and goals of this role are linked to the success of the program or initiative that the position is tied to. This position provides career counseling and career management education to students and alumni to help them become market- and employer-ready. This position does not typically have direct reports but may schedule, train, and supervise temporary staff or student workers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Commitment to student relationship building through an on-campus, in-person presence on a consistent basis
2+ years of relevant and recent experience in a consulting firm or department
In-depth knowledge of the many options and career opportunities in consulting
Experience in project/program development and management
Demonstrated experience and success as a motivational, service-oriented leader who fosters enthusiasm, collaboration
Experience with strategic planning, program evaluation, and administration
Experience cultivating and managing volunteers/mentors
Appreciation for, and experience with, working and managing strategically in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while also having the ability to take initiative and work independently
Works well under pressure and is committed to meeting deadlines
Familiarity with the academic, business, and international cultures is highly desired
Masters Level Degree, MBA preferred
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: School of Business (SB)
Family Student Affairs
Sub-Family Career Services
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40+
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours, occasional nights and weekends
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S012966
Job Open Date: 04/16/2024
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.