COACH, CAREER (JOB ID: 60035)

• Critiques and edits student and graduate resumes, cover letters, and other employment documentation and advises them on workplace etiquette, dress, interviewing and other related issues.
• Activates and maintains relationships with all graduates until employment is successfully secured within related field of study.
• Works with appropriate college faculty and staff to develop and carry out career readiness curriculum and workshops appropriate for the related industries and careers in which students will engage.
• Coordinates with engagement and navigation staff to hold career exploration events and inform prospective students of career pathways through the incumbent’s respective college.
• Keeps abreast of current employment trends, establishes and maintains essential business community relationships to ensure the timely placement of graduates’ related field of study.
• Participates in academic department meetings with deans, associate deans, and instructors.
• Tracks student and employer interactions and outcomes
• Makes referrals to internal and external resources, as needed, to support program completion and job readiness and retention.

• One (1 ) years of experience and/or training that includes vocational counseling, vocational testing/assessment, vocational referrals, employment services, or career development/transition OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of Student Information Systems (Jenzabar preferred) and other data tracking software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as Google Suite.
• Effective time management and organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.
• Excellent communications skills (written, verbal, and listening).
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and build and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff across the entire college.
• Professional work ethic with a friendly, personable attitude dedicated to the service of students.
• Ability to identify student challenges and needs (often not vocalized), effectively communicate with students, and provide remediation or in-college assistance.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new technology systems.

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
• Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
• Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
• Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.