Grayson College·Denison, Texas
The Career and Pathway Coach supports students from enrollment through graduation by providing career advising, academic planning, and job search assistance. They also manage career services platforms, organize campus events, and track student outcome data to improve institutional goals.
Welcome to Grayson College.
Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education.
GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes.
The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually.
Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.
Career and Pathway Coach
Supports students from enrollment through graduation by administering various tools for assessment of interests, values, aptitudes, and skills and uses the results to assist students in informed Pathway selection that leads to a career which will provide a living wage. Provides guidance to students individually or in group settings regarding career decisions, degree plans, and transfer opportunities. The position also includes coaching students in all aspects of the job search and managing the Grayson College career services platform. The salary range for this position is $55,079.42 to $82,619.14 per year.
1. Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust. 2. Creates and maintains effective relationship with students, faculty, and staff in order to provide a high level of quality service and support. 3. Provides student registration assistance during peak advising periods. 4. Demonstrates and promotes a culture of belonging when supporting students and faculty. 5. Serves as a role model to students on the campus. 6. Maintains current knowledge of Grayson College programs and Pathways. 7. Makes effective presentations. 8. Maintains acceptable record of timeliness and attendance. 9. Represents Grayson College well; serves as an ambassador for the college in the community. 10. Complies with all laws and regulations related to higher education.
This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.
Experience: Two years to five years of similar or related experience.
Education: A Master's degree in Counseling, Education, Social Science or related field from a regionally accredited institution and two years of related experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master's degree in Counseling with a focus on career development is preferred.
Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.
Other Skills: Ability to use a computer and learn new software or applications to complete daily work; Ability to establish rapport and develop relationships; Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make public Presentations. Ability to work independently to complete projects and meet objectives.
Physical Requirements: The work is typically sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to do the work.
Work Environment: Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a typical office.
Please submit unofficial transcripts or e-copies for each institution of higher education attended with your application (If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire).
Be sure to include three professional references with your application.
This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.
Grayson college is an affirmative action/Equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.
For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Education, Social Science, or a related field. A minimum of two to five years of related experience is required, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Market context
Career and Pathway Coach roles in Texas typically favor candidates who combine a relevant master’s degree with two to five years of related experience, strong communication, and student or community outreach skills. Competition may be stronger for candidates who can connect education plans with workforce pathways. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here—covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid holidays—to save research time.