SCADamp Communications Coach

As a communications coach at SCADamp, the university’s professional presentation studio, you’ll help students strengthen their verbal, visual, and interpersonal communication skills so they can share their stories effectively. You’ll give them the foundation to represent themselves with confidence in class presentations and job interviews, and to connect with others at industry events.To support SCADamp, you’ll:Create, promote, and deliver workshops, trainings, and professional development opportunities for students, alumni, faculty, and staffOffer workshops and coaching sessions to help students articulate compelling content and adapt their interpersonal communication to maximize professional opportunitiesConduct weekly classroom visits to observe, coach, and provide feedbackMaintain a regular schedule of classroom visits and one-on-one appointmentsCoach faculty and staff to improve communication skills and elevate their presentationsAs a communications coach, you’ll:Support university initiatives and events (e.g., SCAD Day, faculty teaching success program, and student orientation) and programming for external audiencesMaintain accurate coaching records and data trackingStay current with research on effective presentations and communicationConduct surveys and use other assessment tools to measure student progressMaintain and archive accurate records of all SCADamp activities for accreditation and institutional assessmentAdditionally, you’ll:Provide unconditional support to achieve success in all accreditation mattersCollaborate internally to ensure success for the university and its studentsServe as a SCADamp ambassadorStrong candidates will demonstrate:Excellent organizational, project management, prioritization, and public speaking skillsAttention to detail and exceptional work ethicAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyAbility to cultivate positive working relationships with internal and externalconstituentsAbility to effectively present ideas and conceptsMinimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in communication, mass communications, English, performing arts, or a related fieldProficiency with professional presentation software, including PowerPoint or KeynoteExperience communicating with diverse audience in a university settingExperience working in an innovative, fast-paced, and professional environment Preferred qualifications: Significant presentation coaching, acting, or performance experienceCertificates, licenses, and registrations: Valid driver’s licenseTravel required:Less than 10%Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.