Career & Academic Planning Coach
George Fox, Newberg, OR, United States
About the Job
George Fox University's Career & Academic Planning Center is seeking a dynamic and collaborative individual to serve as a Career & Academic Coach and guide students to recognize their God-given uniqueness, maximize their academic and experiential learning, graduate on time, and develop lifetime career skills. This role will join an innovative office providing outstanding undergraduate academic and career coaching.
Job Responsibilities
Providing academic coaching to traditional undergraduate students in multiple majors, assisting them in setting educational goals, developing plans to accomplish those goals, and providing guidance to ensure completion of graduation requirements in a timely fashion. (40%)
Providing professional coaching to traditional undergraduate students, equipping them to take full advantage of career development strategies and experiences by providing comprehensive resources. (15%)
Serving as a liaison between the Career & Academic Planning Center and assigned academic departments to represent the goals and initiatives of the center and facilitate academic department partnerships. (15%)
Updating and maintaining accurate student record information in the University's integrated database; participating in new student orientations to provide advising and registration information. (10%)
Implementing communication strategies with new and current students to promote retention and facilitate progress toward graduation; communicating academic progress information to students; using student record information to inform student communications. (10%)
Reviewing and managing internship opportunities in Handshake and communicating experiential learning opportunities to students in your advising majors. (10%)
Communicating effectively and courteously with employees, students, and the public in a spirit of teamwork, respect, and customer service.
Be a Christian role model to students through actions, words, and lifestyle.
Demonstrate awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc., and work well with a variety of people.
Other duties as assigned.
A Day in the Life of This Position
Appointment days: scheduled student appointments from 9 am to 4 pm (except mandatory breaks) and backup drop‑in support as needed.
Drop‑in days: available for drop‑in appointments to maximize accessibility for students, while responding to emails/voicemails/committee work around both appointment and drop‑in days.
Project days: dedicated to time for coaches to work on various projects, including development of roadmaps, auditing files, completing student record exceptions, and coordinating projects with academic partners; no student appointments are scheduled.
We're Looking For Candidates Who Have:
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of experience in a customer‑focused environment.
Proficiency with technology and data entry.
The demonstrated ability to work as a team member to accomplish organizational and unit goals.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to deal with the public and campus community in a helpful and courteous manner; ability to obtain and use information with tact and discretion.
Solid organizational skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
The ability to understand and administer curricular requirements.
Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas now or at any point in the future should apply.
A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and expression of Christian testimony in a church; employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.
Preference Will Be Given To Those Who Have The Following Attributes
Coaching experience – demonstrated ability to assist people with setting goals, making plans and following through for goal attainment.
2 or more years of experience providing support services to students from diverse backgrounds in a college setting focused on retention and graduation.
Experience with student personnel, adult education or related fields.
Flexibility and availability for some evening and weekend work, including university commencements.
Job Information
Hours Per Week: 40 hours (1.0 FTE) – Monday through Friday
Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
Supervisor: Director of the Career & Academic Planning Center
Benefits
A strong Christian vision and mission‑led organization with opportunities for growth and contribution.
Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with walkable areas and nearby coffee shops and restaurants.
Free fitness center membership.
Free parking.
Rich employee benefit package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an equal‑opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This applies to the recruiting and hiring process and all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.
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George Fox University's Career & Academic Planning Center is seeking a dynamic and collaborative individual to serve as a Career & Academic Coach and guide students to recognize their God-given uniqueness, maximize their academic and experiential learning, graduate on time, and develop lifetime career skills. This role will join an innovative office providing outstanding undergraduate academic and career coaching.
Job Responsibilities
Providing academic coaching to traditional undergraduate students in multiple majors, assisting them in setting educational goals, developing plans to accomplish those goals, and providing guidance to ensure completion of graduation requirements in a timely fashion. (40%)
Providing professional coaching to traditional undergraduate students, equipping them to take full advantage of career development strategies and experiences by providing comprehensive resources. (15%)
Serving as a liaison between the Career & Academic Planning Center and assigned academic departments to represent the goals and initiatives of the center and facilitate academic department partnerships. (15%)
Updating and maintaining accurate student record information in the University's integrated database; participating in new student orientations to provide advising and registration information. (10%)
Implementing communication strategies with new and current students to promote retention and facilitate progress toward graduation; communicating academic progress information to students; using student record information to inform student communications. (10%)
Reviewing and managing internship opportunities in Handshake and communicating experiential learning opportunities to students in your advising majors. (10%)
Communicating effectively and courteously with employees, students, and the public in a spirit of teamwork, respect, and customer service.
Be a Christian role model to students through actions, words, and lifestyle.
Demonstrate awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc., and work well with a variety of people.
Other duties as assigned.
A Day in the Life of This Position
Appointment days: scheduled student appointments from 9 am to 4 pm (except mandatory breaks) and backup drop‑in support as needed.
Drop‑in days: available for drop‑in appointments to maximize accessibility for students, while responding to emails/voicemails/committee work around both appointment and drop‑in days.
Project days: dedicated to time for coaches to work on various projects, including development of roadmaps, auditing files, completing student record exceptions, and coordinating projects with academic partners; no student appointments are scheduled.
We're Looking For Candidates Who Have:
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of experience in a customer‑focused environment.
Proficiency with technology and data entry.
The demonstrated ability to work as a team member to accomplish organizational and unit goals.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to deal with the public and campus community in a helpful and courteous manner; ability to obtain and use information with tact and discretion.
Solid organizational skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
The ability to understand and administer curricular requirements.
Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas now or at any point in the future should apply.
A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and expression of Christian testimony in a church; employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.
Preference Will Be Given To Those Who Have The Following Attributes
Coaching experience – demonstrated ability to assist people with setting goals, making plans and following through for goal attainment.
2 or more years of experience providing support services to students from diverse backgrounds in a college setting focused on retention and graduation.
Experience with student personnel, adult education or related fields.
Flexibility and availability for some evening and weekend work, including university commencements.
Job Information
Hours Per Week: 40 hours (1.0 FTE) – Monday through Friday
Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
Supervisor: Director of the Career & Academic Planning Center
Benefits
A strong Christian vision and mission‑led organization with opportunities for growth and contribution.
Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with walkable areas and nearby coffee shops and restaurants.
Free fitness center membership.
Free parking.
Rich employee benefit package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an equal‑opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This applies to the recruiting and hiring process and all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.
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