Leadership Coach - Part-Time, USG Retiree

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Job Summary

Serves as a coach within the KSU Catalyst Coaching Program, partnering with faculty and staff participants to support their personal and professional development. Facilitates individualized coaching conversations that promote self-awareness, goal attainment, leadership growth, and meaningful contributions to the university community. Contributes to advancing a coaching culture at Kennesaw State University by guiding participants through a structured coaching engagement process that helps translate insight into action. Empowers individuals to identify growth opportunities, develop actionable strategies, enhance effectiveness, and achieve sustained personal and professional success.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized coaching support to a minimum of three assigned participants during each semester-long coaching engagement.
• Conducts a 30-minute introductory meeting with each participant to establish rapport, clarify expectations, and prepare for the coaching process.
• Facilitates six one-hour coaching sessions for each assigned participant, supporting progress toward established development goals.
• Conducts a follow-up coaching session (30-60 minutes) approximately three to six months after the completion of the coaching engagement to assess progress and reinforce ongoing development.
• Prepares for coaching sessions by reviewing participant goals, assessment results, preparation forms, and other relevant coaching materials.
• Participates in monthly coach check-ins and communities of practice to support professional development, collaboration, and program effectiveness.
• Completes the required annual program orientation and training activities.
• Maintains compliance with all program policies, coaching ethics, confidentiality requirements, and standards established by Kennesaw State University.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
• Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in higher education, leadership, human resources, organizational development, talent development, counseling, coaching, or a related field.
• Other Required Qualifications: Professional coaching certification (ICF, Gallup Strengths Coach, Co-Active, or similar); current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Educational Qualifications: Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
• Prior Experience: Demonstrated experience coaching professionals in higher education, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, or related settings.

Abilities

• Knowledge: Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite).
• Skills: Strong listening, questioning, and relationship-building skills; excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills; strong attention to detail and follow-up skills; strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

Background Check

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

Additional Information

• Standard Enhanced Education MVR
• Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
• All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

Links

• USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct
• Freedom of Expression
• Background Check Policy