SCADamp Communications Coach

SCADamp Communications Coach

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As a communications coach for SCADamp, the university’s professional presentation studio, you will prepare creatives to amplify their stories through verbal, visual, and interpersonal communication. To accomplish this, you will develop, promote, and conduct workshops, training, coaching, and professional development for students, alumni, faculty, and staff, ensuring that their professional presentation skills are developed to skillfully articulate content to various audiences. Workshops will focus on interpersonal communication to enhance professional opportunities, along with other relevant topics.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular classroom visits for observation, coaching, and feedback.

Hold one-on-one appointments for individualized coaching.

Collaborate with various departments to ensure success for both the university and its students.

Train faculty and staff in professional communication to elevate their presentations.

Use assessment tools to measure student progress.

Support university initiatives, including SCAD Days, the Faculty Teaching Success Program, and student orientations.

Assist with externally offered SCADamp programs and track coaching data.

Maintain accurate records for accreditation and institutional assessment purposes (Quality Enhancement Plan).

Stay informed about research related to presentation and communication fields.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in communication, mass communications, English, performing arts, or a related discipline.

Professional experience communicating with diverse audiences in a university setting.

Proficiency with professional presentation software (e.g., Keynote and PowerPoint).

Ability to work outside office hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Preferred qualifications :

Significant presentation coaching, acting, or performance experience.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations :

Valid driver’s license.

Travel required : Less than 10%.

Work hours : The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m. Employees may be assigned to other workdays and / or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA and accommodation statement : To perform this job successfully, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the minimum qualifications.

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