The Sr. Student Career Coach (SCC) for Road to Hire will support the growing College Program. The primary focus of the Sr. SCC is to support Road to Hire (R2H) seniors as they graduate college and prepare to enter the workforce. The Sr. SCC should be motivated by the opportunity to support programming that prepares historically marginalized youth to pursue high-earning careers in STEM and businessThe Sr. SCC will adeptly manage and prioritize projects, work closely with their peers, and manage a small caseload of students. This person will facilitate programming focused on developing college talent for high-earning STEM and Business careers. This role may also include managing 1-2 SCCs.

Ideal candidates will possess a positive, energetic attitude and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in assessing market trends and leveraging industry insights to develop a programmatic workflow tailored to college seniors seeking high-earning roles in STEM and business.

This is a hybrid role based out of our South Charlotte office. The team is in office weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

What You'll Do:

• Direct Student Support 
  • Provide one-on-one guidance to a caseload of 20-30 college seniors
    • General Model:
      • A high-touch support model of weekly/bi-weekly/monthly meetings with students via Zoom
      • Create and facilitate individualized career development plans aligned to student profiles (ie. GPA, major, skill assessments)
    • Example coaching topics: resume reviews, interview preparation, job search strategies, networking
  • Maintain ongoing communication with all students on caseload
    • Lead 30-minute meetings for approximately 10 students per week virtually at the Road to Hire offices in Fort Mill, SC or other off-site locations throughout the region
    • Respond to all student text/calls/emails within 2 business days
    • Develop individualized communication plans to ensure students remain engaged with the program, meet deadlines, and secure full-time jobs upon graduation
  • Coordinate monthly campus visits to universities that are within driving distance, planning impactful in-person professional development events for your students
• Caseload & Data Management
  • Track and record student communication and progress in our database, using both quantitative and qualitative measures
    • Ensure that proper documentation of grades and job search progress are completed/submitted by students
    • Enter data into the database within 3 business days of a student interaction or status change
    • Maintain accurate student contact information in the student database
    • Ensure that all students meet institutional and R2H deadlines (e.g. bill submission, grade submission, etc.)
  • Manage scheduling for your assigned caseload, including, but not limited to:
    • Schedule all student meetings on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis dependent on the individual student’s level of need
    • Manage time and calendar to meet minimum number of meetings per week and minimum number of meetings per student per year
    • Align meetings to student process, ensuring adequate progress is being made and driving towards individual student deadlines
• Programming
  • Work with the Program Manager to identify students gaps and trends in their professional development and career readiness
  • Develop programming to support graduating seniors as they search for and secure jobs
  • Develop programming to support graduating seniors and recent alumni as they start their careers
• Identify current gaps/opportunities with students and career-related programming and proactively pivot approaches to address needs and present solutions
• Maintain comprehensive dashboards and data tracking tools to ensure all graduating seniors are accounted for and secure full-time jobs.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in career counseling/coaching, recruiting, and/or employer relations, ideally focused on STEM/Business industries
• Strong knowledge of career development, professional development and employer recruiting needs
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to quickly build trust with students and team
• Experience managing a caseload of students
• Evidence of managing projects end-to-end
• Strong ability to set deadlines for themselves as well as for projects
• Passionate about and strongly aligned with Road to Hire’s core beliefs and educational philosophy; excited to create employment opportunities for underserved young adults
• Accountable team player with exceptional communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Strong collaborative skills with a desire to work on projects with teammates
• Strong self-starter who is comfortable working autonomously
• Desire to work hands-on in a performance-based, analytically-driven, and fast-paced environment while displaying confidence and a professional presence
• People management experience is a plus

Compensation

• Compensation Range: $60,000-$65,000
  *Note actual salary is based on qualifications, and experience. 

Perks and Benefits:

• Unparalleled Experience: 
• 1:1 Coaching and Stretch Assignments early in your career
•  Robust L & D Offerings
• Global Peer Network for more seasoned talent
• World Class Mental Wellness: 
• Access to Free Therapy Sessions and Emotional or Work-Life Counseling Sessions for all US Employees and Family Members
• Free Calm Subscription
• Family Support, Planning, and Fertility: 
• Support for every unique path to parenthood including fertility, egg freezing, adoption, surrogacy, parental bonding, and more. 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Insurance Coverage 
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Schedule + Generous Paid Time Off (PTO):
• On-site Collaboration and Work From Home (WFH) Days 
• Holiday Pay
• Winter Week: Company Recognized Holiday between Christmas and New Years 
• On-Site Perks: 
• Full Gym and Yoga Studio
• Free Fitness Classes
• Tennis Courts
• Pickleball Courts
• Indoor Basketball Court
• On-site Chefs and Baristas ($1 Lattes!) 
• Frequent Community Events and Celebrity Guest Speakers 
• Inclusive Benefits: Perfect Score in 2024  from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) for outstanding efforts in promoting LGBTQ+ equality within the workplace. 

Who We Are:

Road to Hire, a nonprofit organization founded in Charlotte, is committed to breaking down economic mobility barriers and paving the way for young people to access equitable, opportunity-rich futures. Road to Hire programs include:

• R2H High School: partners with seven Charlotte-Mecklenburg high schools to help motivated students gain entry to meaningful careers after high school. This support includes paid internships, in-school classes, college scholarships and career preparation
• R2H Apprenticeships : links talented 19-26 year-olds from groups who are underrepresented in tech with employers who are committed to using nontraditional talent pipelines to diversify and enhance their tech workforces
• R2H College Program: supports graduates of the R2H High School program through college scholarships, career coaching and paid internships. Students are able to graduate debt-free from public universities in NC or R2H private school partners, including UNC Chapel Hill, NC A&T University, Johnson C. Smith University and many others
• Golden Door Scholars (GDS) : promotes educational and economic justice for DACA and undocumented students through college scholarships, internships, robust mentorship and job placement support

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodations.